Gender: Male
Pierce Knox was a blind xylophone and marimba player who toured from coast to coast and in Canada during the 1940s and 1950s. He achieved fame by winning the $5,000 grand prize on the Horace Heidt Original Youth Opportunity television show by performing the "Second Hungarian Rhapsody" on the xylophone.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 15, 2024
On the name Pierce Knox, Pierce means Rock, Form of Peter, Stone. Knox means From the Hills, Hill.
The name Pierce Knox is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Pierce is commonly found in United States of America, Ireland, United Kingdom, and 48 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Pierce is recorded 1,450 times globally, ranking it as the 26,019th most common name worldwide.
Pierce is most prevalent in United States of America, with 644 occurrences, making it the 4,148th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Pierce is found among 1 in every 359 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #4,148 | 1 : 2,809 |
| Ireland | #695 | 1 : 359 |
| United Kingdom | #3,415 | 1 : 2,469 |
| Canada | #5,428 | 1 : 5,499 |
| France | #26,016 | 1 : 46,571 |
| Singapore | #9,972 | 1 : 21,730 |
| South Africa | #36,282 | 1 : 111,661 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Pierce from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Pierce Knox was a blind xylophone and marimba player who toured from coast to coast and in Canada during the 1940s and 1950s. He achieved fame by winning the $5,000 grand prize on the Horace Heidt Original Youth Opportunity television show by performing the "Second Hungarian Rhapsody" on the xylophone.
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