Explore the Family Name Pier
The meaning of Pier
1. German: habitational name from a place so named near Düren (Lower Rhine). 2. German: nickname from Middle Low German pīr(-ās) ‘earthworm’. 3. English: variant of Pear 1–3. 4. Dutch (mainly Groningen): from the Frisian personal name Pier, a pet form of Petrus.
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How common is the last name Pier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pier has seen some changes over a decade. In 2000, Pier ranked as the 13,187th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 13,588th spot, marking a 3.04% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 2,124 to 2,231 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 5.04%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 3.8% from 0.79 to 0.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,187 | #13,588 | -3.04% |
| Count | 2,124 | 2,231 | 5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.76 | -3.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pier
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pier, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, although their percentage dipped from 82.2% to 79.29% over the course of the decade. People of Hispanic ethnicity witnessed a significant increase in representation, jumping from 4.19% to 6.72%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black remained relatively stable, rising slightly from 10.22% to 10.26%. Asians/Pacific Islanders and American Indian/Alaskan Natives also saw slight increases in their percentages, while those identifying as Two or more races decreased marginally.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.2% | 79.29% | -3.54% |
| Black | 10.22% | 10.26% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 4.19% | 6.72% | 60.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 1.79% | 26.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.52% | -5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.4% | 5.26% |