Explore the Family Name Pirie
The meaning of Pirie
Scottish: variant of Perrie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pirie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pirie's popularity has seen a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pirie ranked as the 26,566th most common surname, represented by 863 individuals, which equates to a proportion of 0.32 per 100,000 people. However, in 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 27,732nd place, despite the count increasing marginally to 867 individuals. This change indicates a decrease in the surname’s prevalence, with its proportion dropping to 0.29 per 100,000 individuals, a decline of 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #27,732 | -4.39% |
| Count | 863 | 867 | 0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pirie
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pirie, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to white ethnicity, comprising 95.94% in 2000 and 95.85% in 2010, showing a negligible decrease of 0.09%. The representation of Pirie among those who identify with two or more races saw an increase from 1.16% to 1.61%, a rise of 38.79%. The Hispanic community also experienced growth, moving from 1.62% to 1.96%, a positive change of 20.99%. Conversely, the surname was not represented among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in both years, while the Black community, which had a 0.58% representation in 2000, recorded no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 95.85% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.96% | 20.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.61% | 38.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |