Explore the Family Name Pamintuan
The meaning of Pamintuan
Filipino: derivative of Kapampangan mamintu ‘to obey’; probably a nickname for someone who is obedient.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pamintuan in the United States?
The surname Pamintuan has seen significant growth in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. It moved up in rank by more than 12,000 spots from 46,678 in 2000 to 33,810 by 2010, reflecting a substantial increase of about 27.57%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 429 to 673 during this period, which is an impressive jump of almost 57%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Pamintuan per 100,000 increased by approximately 44%, further confirming its growing popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #33,810 | 27.57% |
| Count | 429 | 673 | 56.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.23 | 43.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pamintuan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the Pamintuans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years. This group accounted for 88.58% in 2000 and slightly grew to 91.23% by 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was those identifying with two or more races, although their percentage decreased significantly from 5.59% to 3.86%. The number of Pamintuans who identified as White also dropped by about 42%, while those who identified as Hispanic saw a small increase of 6.07%. Notably, no Pamintuans identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.58% | 91.23% | 2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 5.59% | 3.86% | -30.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 2.97% | 6.07% |
| White | 2.8% | 1.63% | -41.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |