Explore the Family Name Pillars
The meaning of Pillars
English: variant of Pillar, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pillars in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pillars has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 49,249 to 53,072, marking a decrease of 7.76 percent. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Pillars surname also declined during this period, dropping from 401 to 390, a change of -2.74 percent. As a result, the proportion of people named Pillars per 100,000 decreased by 13.33 percent between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #53,072 | -7.76% |
| Count | 401 | 390 | -2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pillars
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Pillars surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 80.80 to 83.33 percent. On the other hand, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all decreased, with changes of -34.67, -11.21, and -45.19 percent respectively. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase, rising by 76 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 83.33% | 3.13% |
| Black | 10.97% | 9.74% | -11.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 3.08% | 76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.74% | 2.05% | -45.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 1.79% | -34.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |