Explore the Family Name Pancoast
The meaning of Pancoast
English: variant of Pankhurst or Pentecost.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pancoast in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pancoast saw a slight decrease in rank from 20,727 in 2000 to 21,495 in 2010, representing a change of -3.71%. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.45%, from 1,186 in 2000 to 1,215 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.82%, from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,727 | #21,495 | -3.71% |
| Count | 1,186 | 1,215 | 2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pancoast
In terms of ethnic identity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Pancoast surname showed increases among Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying as two or more races between 2000 and 2010, with changes of 38.98% and 15.56% respectively. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a change of 42.16%. However, there was a slight decrease of -1.35% in those identifying as White. Data for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native was not available in 2000 but shows a presence in 2010 with proportions of 0.82% and 0.00% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.16% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.63% | 42.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.56% | 15.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.82% | 38.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |