Explore the Family Name Piercey
The meaning of Piercey
English (of Norman origin): variant of Percy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Piercey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piercey has seen a slight change in popularity and count over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 28,283 and by 2010, its rank had shifted to 29,198 illustrating a decrease of 3.24%. The count of individuals with the Piercey surname increased marginally from 796 in 2000 to 811 in 2010, showing an increase of 1.88%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 10% over the same period, from 0.3 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,283 | #29,198 | -3.24% |
| Count | 796 | 811 | 1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piercey
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Piercey surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, most identify as White, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 95.60% in 2000 to 94.94% in 2010. During that decade, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with rises of 25.36% and 34.65%, respectively. Those identifying their ethnicity as "Two or more races" decreased by 14.85%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 94.94% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.73% | 25.36% |
| Black | 1.01% | 1.36% | 34.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0.86% | -14.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |