Explore the Family Name Pulsipher
The meaning of Pulsipher
English: variant of Pulsifer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pulsipher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pulsipher increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pulsipher was ranked as the 26,035th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 22,827, reflecting a 12.32% increase in ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, increasing by 26.78% from 885 to 1,122. Consequently, the proportion of people named Pulsipher per 100,000 residents expanded by 15.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,035 | #22,827 | 12.32% |
| Count | 885 | 1,122 | 26.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.38 | 15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pulsipher
The ethnic identity associated with the Pulsipher surname also changed according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of Pulsiphers identified as White in both years, there was a slight decrease in this group, dropping from 96.50% in 2000 to 93.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Pulsiphers identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth, jumping by 162.50% from 1.36% to 3.57%. The proportion of Pulsiphers of Asian or Pacific Islander descent and those identifying with two or more races also increased, rising by 44.12% and 107.78% respectively. However, the percentage of Black Pulsiphers declined slightly, from 0.56% to 0.53%. There were no Pulsiphers who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 93.05% | -3.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 3.57% | 162.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.87% | 107.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.98% | 44.12% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0.53% | -5.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |