Explore the Family Name Piercefield
The meaning of Piercefield
English: variant of Percival 2, altered by folketymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Piercefield in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Piercefield has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,654 in popularity, with a count of 418 people having this last name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 45,189, showcasing a growth of 5.17%. The count of individuals with the Piercefield surname also saw an increased by 13.4%, from 418 in 2000 to 474 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people rose by 6.67% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #45,189 | 5.17% |
| Count | 418 | 474 | 13.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piercefield
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White dominated in both years, there was a decrease of 4.55% in this category over the decade, from 89.95% to 85.86%. The Black ethnicity experienced an increase of 22.03%, rising from 6.22% in 2000 to 7.59% in 2010. In 2010, some individuals identified as being of two or more races or Hispanic, whereas no such figures were recorded in 2000. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native designation disappeared completely in 2010 after recording a 1.44% share in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander category remained unchanged at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.95% | 85.86% | -4.55% |
| Black | 6.22% | 7.59% | 22.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |