Explore the Family Name Pellicer
The meaning of Pellicer
Catalan: occupational name for a furrier, from Catalan pellisser. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Angel, Jose, Ramon, Alberto, Baldo, Eloisa, Fernando, Francisco, Gabriela, Jaime, Jose Manuel.
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How common is the last name Pellicer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pellicer has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pellicer ranked as the 57,406th most popular surname, with a count of 332 people bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 55,841, representing a change of 2.73%. The count of individuals with the Pellicer surname also rose to 367, a 10.54% increase. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained at 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #55,841 | 2.73% |
| Count | 332 | 367 | 10.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pellicer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pellicer has also seen changes, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the Pellicer surname identified as White (68.37%), followed by Hispanic (23.49%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.23%). There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor those identifying as belonging to two or more races. By 2010, there was a rise in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (28.34%), a slight decrease in those identifying as White (62.13%), and a notable decrease among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (6.27%). For the first time, some individuals identified as belonging to two or more races (2.18%), while there were still no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.37% | 62.13% | -9.13% |
| Hispanic | 23.49% | 28.34% | 20.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.23% | 6.27% | -13.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |