Explore the Family Name Pilger
The meaning of Pilger
1. English: variant of Pilcher. 2. German: variant of Pilgrim, shortened from Middle High German pilgerīm.
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How common is the last name Pilger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pilger underwent a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked as the 19,164th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the rank of 21,288, indicating an approximate 11.08% decrease in popularity. The count of people sharing this surname also declined from 1,311 in 2000 to 1,231 in 2010, showing a decrease of 6.1%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 inhabitants fell by 14.29%, from 0.49 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,164 | #21,288 | -11.08% |
| Count | 1,311 | 1,231 | -6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.42 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pilger
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pilger, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those bearing the surname were identified as White (96.72% in 2000 and 94.07% in 2010), there has been a noticeable increase in diversity. Those identifying as Hispanic went from making up 1.53% of individuals with the surname Pilger in 2000, to 2.84% in 2010, an increase of 85.62%. Similarly, those reporting two or more races increased from 0.99% to 1.79%, an increase of 80.81%. However, some data was either suppressed for privacy reasons or no longer applicable, such as Black ethnicity which was reported at 0.69% in 2000 but then dropped to zero in 2010. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 94.07% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.84% | 85.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.79% | 80.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |