Explore the Family Name Pylant
The meaning of Pylant
English: variant of Piland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pylant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pylant has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, Pylant was ranked 19,942 in popularity and increased to rank 19,885 in 2010, showing a slight growth of 0.29%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also rose from 1,246 in 2000 to 1,351 in 2010, indicating an 8.43% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of Pylants per 100,000 remained stable at 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,942 | #19,885 | 0.29% |
| Count | 1,246 | 1,351 | 8.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pylant
When it comes to the ethnic breakdown of the surname Pylant, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some variations between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, with a consistent percentage of around 94.5% in both years. There was a slight increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.77% in 2000 to 2% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 2.17% to 1.63%. The data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races was suppressed in 2010. The most significant change occurred within the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which saw an increase from 0.4% in 2000 to 0.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 94.52% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2% | 12.99% |
| Black | 2.17% | 1.63% | -24.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.81% | 102.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |