Explore the Family Name Pevehouse
The meaning of Pevehouse
Americanized form of German Biebighausen: habitational name from Biebighausen in Hesse, Germany. The surname Biebighausen is apparently not found in Germany. Compare Peavyhouse and Peevyhouse. History: The progenitor of the Pevehouses was Johannes Georg Biebighausen, born in the village of Elsoff in Rhineland-Palatinate, who arrived in PA in 1738. The nearby Biebighausen, now part of the town of Hatzfeld, lies just across the border in Hesse.
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How common is the last name Pevehouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pevehouse has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,058 but dropped to 46,902 by 2010, marking an 8.93% decline. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 473 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, reflecting a 4.23% decline. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #46,902 | -8.93% |
| Count | 473 | 453 | -4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pevehouse
The ethnic identity associated with the Pevehouse surname, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white, accounting for 90.49% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 89.18% in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, increasing from 4.23% in 2000 to 4.86% in 2010, while an even smaller percentage identifies as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which increased from 2.96% to 3.75%. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up 1.48% in 2000, but this decreased to 1.10% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.49% | 89.18% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 4.23% | 4.86% | 14.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.96% | 3.75% | 26.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.1% | -25.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |