Explore the Family Name Persyn
The meaning of Persyn
Dutch and Flemish: from a pet form of the personal name Perceval (see Percival), or from a French pet form (in -ecin) of the personal name Pierre, French form of Peter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Persyn in the United States?
The surname Persyn has witnessed a slight increase in popularity over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 60,390th in the United States and rose to be the 59,742nd most common surname by 2010, marking a 1.07% change. The number of people bearing this surname also went up from 312 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, indicating an increase of 8.33%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decline from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #59,742 | 1.07% |
| Count | 312 | 338 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Persyn
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Persyn, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal the majority identifying as White. In 2000, 96.79% of those with the surname Persyn identified as White, which decreased slightly to 92.31% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, by 2010, some individuals began to identify as belonging to two or more races (2.66%), Hispanic (2.66%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.48%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 92.31% | -4.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |