Explore the Family Name Pricer
The meaning of Pricer
Americanized form of German Preiser or Preusser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pricer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Pricer' experienced changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,444 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 43,969 — a decrease of 11.47%. The actual count of people with this last name also reduced, dropping from 525 in 2000 to 490 in 2010, marking a 6.67% decline over the decade. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Pricer per 100k population saw a decrease of 10.53%, going from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #43,969 | -11.47% |
| Count | 525 | 490 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pricer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Pricer' also shifted during the same decade, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of White individuals bearing this surname increased slightly, from 90.29% in 2000 to 91.43% in 2010. Additionally, there was a noteworthy increase in the Hispanic demographic, rising from 2.10% in 2000 to 3.67% in 2010, a change of 74.76%. Meanwhile, the representation of this surname within the Black community dropped to zero by 2010, down from 4.38% in 2000. Additionally, the Asian/Pacific Islander group appeared for the first time in 2010, registering at 1.22%. The data for those identifying as two or more races showed a moderate increase from 2.48% to 2.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.29% | 91.43% | 1.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.67% | 74.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.65% | 6.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Black | 4.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |