Explore the Family Name Pirrung
The meaning of Pirrung
Germanized form of an unidentified French surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pirrung in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pirrung saw a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 83,965th, while by 2010 it had climbed to 77,012th, marking an upward shift of 8.28 percent. In terms of absolute numbers, there were 208 individuals with this surname in 2000, growing to 249 by 2010 — an increase of 19.71 percent. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Pirrung per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #77,012 | 8.28% |
| Count | 208 | 249 | 19.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pirrung
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pirrung also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (98.56 percent) of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, however, this percentage dipped slightly to 94.38, which indicates a decrease of 4.24 percent. Notably, the census documented a small Hispanic community (2.81 percent) associated with the Pirrung surname for the first time in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported no individuals using the Pirrung name in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 94.38% | -4.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |