Explore the Family Name Pancost
The meaning of Pancost
English: variant of Pancoast.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pancost in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pancost increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 122,534th most popular surname, with approximately 130 individuals carrying that name. By 2010, its rank jumped to 104,602nd, with a total of 171 people bearing the surname. This represents a significant increase of 31.54% over the decade. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname increased by 20%, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,534 | #104,602 | 14.63% |
| Count | 130 | 171 | 31.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pancost
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pancost, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominance of White individuals. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage of White individuals with this surname was high, at 97.69% and 95.91% respectively. The census data showed no trace of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in these years. However, there was a slight decline (-1.82%) in the percentage of White individuals holding this surname between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 95.91% | -1.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |