Explore the Family Name Pagenkopf
The meaning of Pagenkopf
German: 1. from Low German page ‘horse’ and kopf ‘head’, a nickname for a horse dealer. 2. alternatively, a habitational name from a place so named in Pomerania or locations in the Oldenburg region.
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How common is the last name Pagenkopf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pagenkopf decreased slightly over a decade. In 2000, Pagenkopf was ranked 44,895 in terms of surname popularity, with approximately 450 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 47,878, with the count of individuals also decreasing to 442. This represents a decrease of 6.64% in rank and 1.78% in individual count. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #47,878 | -6.64% |
| Count | 450 | 442 | -1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pagenkopf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pagenkopf has remained largely consistent, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with the Pagenkopf surname identified as White, at 98.44% and 98.19% respectively representing a minor decrease of 0.25%. During the same period, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic went from 1.11% to zero. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Pagenkopf surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 98.19% | -0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |