Explore the Family Name Pelon
The meaning of Pelon
Americanized form of French Pilon. History: Most, if not all, of the American bearers of the surname Pelon are descendants of Antoine Pilon from France (see Pilon).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pelon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pelon saw a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 69,170th position, marking a decline of 11.48 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also fell during the same period, from a count of 302 to 284, a drop of 5.96 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Pelon per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #69,170 | -11.48% |
| Count | 302 | 284 | -5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pelon
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pelon identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.37 percent over the decade. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.98 percent to 3.52 percent. Representation among those identifying with two or more races saw a drop from 2.65 percent to 1.76 percent. Also, by 2010, Black representation appeared within the Pelon surname holders at 1.76 percent, whereas no black individuals had this surname in 2000. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a complete drop out by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.39% | 90.14% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 3.52% | 18.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 1.76% | -33.58% |
| Black | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |