Explore the Family Name Panfil
The meaning of Panfil
1. Polish and Ukrainian: from the personal name Panfil, Pamfil, a derivative of Greek Pamphilos (see Pamphile). 2. Jewish (from Poland): adoption of the Polish name (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Panfil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Panfil" saw a marginal decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,480 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 38,439—a change of -2.56%. However, the overall count of individuals with this last name increased from 559 to 576 during the same period, indicating a growth of 3.04%. The proportion per 100k people dropped slightly by -4.76%, from 0.21 to 0.20.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #38,439 | -2.56% |
| Count | 559 | 576 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panfil
The ethnic background of those with the surname "Panfil" also shifted subtly over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races. By 2010, these figures rose to 0.87% and 1.74% respectively. The percentage of white individuals with this surname increased marginally by 0.53% to 95.49%. Meanwhile, the occurrence of Hispanic ethnicity among individuals named Panfil reduced dramatically by 51.40%, coming down to 1.39% in 2010. No data was registered for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 95.49% | 0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 1.39% | -51.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |