Explore the Family Name Pillion
The meaning of Pillion
1. Irish: probably of French origin (see 2 below). 2. French: topographic name, a diminutive of Piller 5. History: In Ireland this name was first recorded in the early 18th century in County Cork.
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How common is the last name Pillion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pillion saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,290th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 53,538th position, marking a change of -23.67%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by 17.87% during this period, from 470 in 2000 to 386 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 23.53%, from 0.17 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #53,538 | -23.67% |
| Count | 470 | 386 | -17.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pillion
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Pillion surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.38% from 97.66% in 2000 to 95.34% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black dropped from 1.06% in 2000 to zero in 2010. However, there was an increase in Hispanic representation from zero in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, 1.55% identified with two or more races, a category that had been at zero in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 95.34% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |