Explore the Family Name Pyers
The meaning of Pyers
English (North Yorkshire) and Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of Pierce. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Pyers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pyers saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,273rd most popular surname, slipping to the 81,458th position in 2010. This represents a decrease in popularity by 15.92%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 260 to 232, a drop of 10.77%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Pyers per 100,000 population dropped by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #81,458 | -15.92% |
| Count | 260 | 232 | -10.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pyers
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pyers, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals carrying this surname identified as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 96.54% in 2000 to 93.10% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly, from 2.31% to 6.03%, marking an increase of 161.04%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Pyers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 93.1% | -3.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 6.03% | 161.04% |
| 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% |