Explore the Family Name Piersol
The meaning of Piersol
English: variant of Pearsall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Piersol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piersol saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 35,621st in popularity in the U.S., with a total count of 597 individuals bearing the surname. By the year 2010, the ranking had slipped to 38,265th and the count reduced to 579. This represents a decline in both rank and count by 7.42% and 3.02% respectively. The proportion of individuals with the Piersol surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, marking a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #38,265 | -7.42% |
| Count | 597 | 579 | -3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piersol
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Piersol surname identified as White, comprising 95.14% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 94.82% in 2010. The number of Piersols identifying as Black dropped significantly by 34.24% over the decade, from 1.84% to 1.21%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races increased by 32.48%, from 1.17% to 1.55% in each category. There were no recorded Piersols identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 94.82% | -0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.55% | 32.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.55% | 32.48% |
| Black | 1.84% | 1.21% | -34.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |