Explore the Family Name Pirc
The meaning of Pirc
Slovenian: 1. occupational name for someone who grew spelt (a type of grain), derived from pira ‘spelt’. 2. alternatively, from an altered form of the personal name Perc, an obsolete pet form of Peter (see Perz). Some characteristic forenames: Slovenian Boris, Dragica, Vladimir.
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How common is the last name Pirc in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pirc saw a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,208 in popularity, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 78,040, marking a decrease of 2.4%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 235 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.26%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.09 to 0.08 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #78,040 | -2.4% |
| Count | 235 | 245 | 4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pirc
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most Pircs identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, this group grew from 96.6% to 99.59%, a change of 3.1%. During this same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic went from 2.55% to zero. The census did not record any persons with the Pirc surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as two or more races also remained at zero throughout these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 99.59% | 3.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |