Explore the Family Name Pherson
The meaning of Pherson
Scottish and English: shortened or Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac an Phearsain; see McPherson. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Pherson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Pherson' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 54,766, which dropped slightly to 56,710 in 2010, resulting in a -3.55% change. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a minor increase from 352 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, marking a 2.27% rise. The proportion per 100k also experienced a drop by -7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #56,710 | -3.55% |
| Count | 352 | 360 | 2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pherson
The ethnicity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of people with the 'Pherson' surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 96.59% in 2000 to 95.83% in 2010. There was no recorded percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races during these years. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase, though starting from a zero base in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. Similarly, the Black community experienced an increase from 1.70% to 1.94%. No individuals with the 'Pherson' surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 95.83% | -0.79% |
| Black | 1.7% | 1.94% | 14.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |