Explore the Family Name Pessin
The meaning of Pessin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Pesye, a pet form of the Biblical name Bath Sheba. It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. 2. French: probably a nickname derived from Old French pesse ‘sorrow’, or pa(i)sse ‘sparrow’.
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How common is the last name Pessin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pessin has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 58,692 in terms of prevalence, while in 2010, it climbed to the 58,337th position, experiencing a 0.6% rank change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 323 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.74%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #58,337 | 0.6% |
| Count | 323 | 348 | 7.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pessin
When it comes to ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Pessin surname identify as White, with a proportion of 96.90% in 2000 dropping slightly to 95.11% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year. However, by 2010, 2.59% of individuals with the Pessin surname identified as Black, indicating a new development in the ethnic identity associated with this surname. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.11% | -1.85% |
| Black | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |