Explore the Family Name Pellissier
The meaning of Pellissier
French: variant of Pélissier (see Pelissier). Some characteristic forenames: French Francois, Andre, Henri.
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How common is the last name Pellissier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pellissier saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pellissier was ranked 61,376th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 65,066th position, marking a change of -6.01 percent. The total count of individuals with the Pellissier surname also fell slightly from 306 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, a difference of -0.33 percent. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by -9.09 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #65,066 | -6.01% |
| Count | 306 | 305 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pellissier
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that majority of individuals with the Pellissier surname identify as White, though there was a minor decline of -1.75 percent from 2000 to 2010. Notably, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased markedly from 1.96 percent in 2000 to 4.59 percent in 2010, representing a change of 134.18 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races decreased by -39.76 percent. The counts for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy (indicated by "0" or "(S)").
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 93.11% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 4.59% | 134.18% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 1.97% | -39.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |