Explore the Family Name Piers
The meaning of Piers
English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Pierce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Piers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Piers" experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 61,436th, a decline of 2%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname "Piers" increased slightly over this decade, from 313 to 327, marking a growth of 4.47%. The proportion of "Piers" per 100,000 people saw a minor reduction of 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #61,436 | -2% |
| Count | 313 | 327 | 4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piers
As for the ethnic identity associated with the name "Piers," Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 92.65% to 91.13% over the decade. The Hispanic community under the "Piers" surname saw a significant increase in representation, jumping from 1.92% to 5.20%. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased from 4.79% to 1.83%. There were no recorded changes for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.65% | 91.13% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 5.2% | 170.83% |
| Black | 4.79% | 1.83% | -61.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |