Explore the Family Name Pistorius
The meaning of Pistorius
German, Dutch, and French (Lorraine): humanistic surname, a translation into Latin of an occupational name for a baker such as German and Dutch Becker or South German Pfister. This surname is also found in South Africa.
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How common is the last name Pistorius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pistorius has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 46,240th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to the 47,006th position by 2010, marking a drop of 1.66%. However, the number of people bearing the Pistorius surname increased slightly during this period, with a count of 434 in 2000 leading to a count of 452 in 2010. This equates to an increase of 4.15%, although the overall proportion per 100,000 individuals decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #47,006 | -1.66% |
| Count | 434 | 452 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pistorius
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Pistorius surname identify as White, accounting for 92.86% in 2000 and mildly increasing to 93.36% in 2010. There is also a small percentage who identify with two or more races, which grew by 32.67% from 3.00% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010. The proportions identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native have seen decreases of 26.33% and 100.00% respectively. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 93.36% | 0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 3.98% | 32.67% |
| Black | 3% | 2.21% | -26.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 0% | -100% |