Explore the Family Name Pitcairn
How common is the last name Pitcairn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pitcairn experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pitcairn was ranked 61,207, while in 2010 it rose to 63,698, indicating a negative change of about 4.07%. The count of individuals with this surname also marginally increased from 307 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, demonstrating a positive change of 1.95%. The proportion of people with the surname Pitcairn per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #63,698 | -4.07% |
| Count | 307 | 313 | 1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pitcairn
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Pitcairn, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority identify as White. This group increased slightly from 93.16% in 2000 to 93.93% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 3.91% of the Pitcairn surname bearers in 2000 but decreased slightly to 3.83% by 2010. Noteworthy is the appearance of a small Hispanic presence of 1.60% in 2010, which did not exist in the 2000 data. There were no changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as their percentages remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.16% | 93.93% | 0.83% |
| Black | 3.91% | 3.83% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |