Explore the Family Name Pieters
The meaning of Pieters
Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from the personal name Pieter (see Peter). This surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: French Raymonde, Laurent, Marcel, Pierre, Serge. Dutch Bernardus, Wim, Bram, Pieter, Willem.
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How common is the last name Pieters in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pieters has been growing in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,207th most common surname, while by 2010 it had risen to the 26,229th spot, showing a growth rate of about 3.59%. The total count of people with this surname also increased from 836 in the year 2000 to 932 in 2010, marking an 11.48% increase. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people slightly rose from 0.31 to 0.32 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,207 | #26,229 | 3.59% |
| Count | 836 | 932 | 11.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pieters
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diverse picture for the surname Pieters. In 2010, white individuals represented the largest group at 72%, a slight decrease from 72.49% in 2000. Those identifying as black made up 14.59%, up from 12.68% in 2000. The Hispanic population also saw a rise from 5.62% to 6.76%. While those identifying as two or more races decreased from 5.14% to 3.97%, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a notable increase, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.49% | 72% | -0.68% |
| Black | 12.68% | 14.59% | 15.06% |
| Hispanic | 5.62% | 6.76% | 20.28% |
| Two or More Races | 5.14% | 3.97% | -22.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |