Explore the Family Name Pill
The meaning of Pill
English (Cornwall): 1. topographic name for someone who lived by a creek, stream, or broad, shallow piece of water (Middle English pill(e), pell(e), and pull(e), from Old English pyll). 2. possibly a descriptive nickname for a small, rotund person, from Middle English, Old French pile ‘little ball, pill’. 3. possibly from a Middle English personal name Pill. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Johann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pill in the United States?
The surname Pill, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,687th but fell to 68,122th by 2010, signifying a decrease of 20.17 percent. The overall count of the surname decreased as well during this time period, dropping from 337 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, a decline of 14.24 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the name Pill per 100,000 individuals also fell by 16.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #68,122 | -20.17% |
| Count | 337 | 289 | -14.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pill
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those carrying the surname Pill identify as White. This group increased from 88.72 percent in 2000 to 92.73 percent in 2010, marking a rise of 4.52 percent. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 dropped to zero by 2010. Additionally, both Hispanic and Black populations with this surname saw decreases of 22.19 percent and 37.31 percent respectively. No significant change was observed for those identifying as Two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.72% | 92.73% | 4.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.56% | 2.77% | -22.19% |
| Black | 3.86% | 2.42% | -37.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |