Explore the Family Name Pilgreen
The meaning of Pilgreen
English: altered form of Pilgrim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pilgreen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pilgreen has displayed an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it was ranked as the 32,338th most common surname, whereas by 2010 it had moved up to the 31,285th spot, marking a 3.26% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 671 in 2000 to 741 in 2010, which is a 10.43% rise. However, the proportion of people named Pilgreen per 100,000 remained constant at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #31,285 | 3.26% |
| Count | 671 | 741 | 10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pilgreen
The census data also reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pilgreen has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname are White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 92.70% in 2000 to 90.96% in 2010. An increase was observed in the Hispanic and Black categories, rising from 1.79% to 2.43% and 3.58% to 4.05% respectively. Individuals identifying as being of two or more races also increased from 0.89% to 1.21%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no individuals with the surname Pilgreen identified with these ethnicities during both periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 90.96% | -1.88% |
| Black | 3.58% | 4.05% | 13.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.43% | 35.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.21% | 35.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |