Explore the Family Name Pankau
The meaning of Pankau
German: variant of Pankow.
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How common is the last name Pankau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pankau has moderately gained popularity in the US over the decade 2000-2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,482nd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slightly moved up to the 45,347th position. This increase indicates a growth of approximately 0.3%. The census count for individuals with this surname also rose from 443 in 2000 to 472 in 2010, marking an increase of 6.55%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained static at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #45,347 | 0.3% |
| Count | 443 | 472 | 6.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pankau
Concerning ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Pankau identify as White, constituting 95.71% in 2000 and 94.70% in 2010. A minor decrease of -1.06% was observed within this decade. However, the Hispanic ethnic identity associated with the surname saw an increase of about 19.76%, rising from 2.48% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islanders carrying the Pankau surname in 2010, while the representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased by about 21.48%. The Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native groups recorded no individuals with the Pankau surname during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 94.7% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.97% | 19.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.06% | -21.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |