Explore the Family Name Pierri
The meaning of Pierri
Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Pierro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pierri in the United States?
The surname Pierri has seen a decrease in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Pierri ranked 67,936th in popularity and dropped to 76,029th by 2010, marking an 11.91 percent decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 6.64 percent during this decade, from 271 to 253. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people fell by 10 percent, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #76,029 | -11.91% |
| Count | 271 | 253 | -6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pierri
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Pierri surname identify as White, with a slight decrease in this group from 83.39 percent in 2000 to 82.21 percent in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity is Hispanic, which saw a growth of 18.22 percent, increasing from 10.70 percent in 2000 to 12.65 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 3.69 percent in 2000 but fell sharply by 35.77 percent to 2.37 percent in 2010. A small percentage identified with two or more races, decreasing from 2.21 to 1.98 percent over the ten-year period. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.39% | 82.21% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 12.65% | 18.22% |
| Black | 3.69% | 2.37% | -35.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.98% | -10.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |