Explore the Family Name Pilkerton
The meaning of Pilkerton
English: variant of Pilkington.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pilkerton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pilkerton has been decreasing in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,200th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 44,730th spot, indicating a decline of 20.24%. The number of individuals with the Pilkerton name also decreased from 564 in 2000 to 480 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 14.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #44,730 | -20.24% |
| Count | 564 | 480 | -14.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.16 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pilkerton
The ethnicity associated with the surname Pilkerton has shown some changes over time according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.70% of those with the Pilkerton surname identified as White, which slightly declined to 96.46% by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either 2000 or 2010. However, in 2010, there were slight increases in the Pilkerton surname among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, representing 1.04% and 1.25% respectively. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races with this surname went from 0.89% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 96.46% | -1.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |