Explore the Family Name Pankhurst
The meaning of Pankhurst
English (southeastern, especially Kent): habitational name, perhaps from Pinkhurst in Slinfold (Sussex), or Pinkhurst Farm in Abinger (Surrey). The placenames derive from the Old English pinca ‘finch’ or a personal name derived from this + hyrst ‘hillock, copse’. Alternatively, perhaps from Pankhurst (Surrey), which has an obscure origin.
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How common is the last name Pankhurst in the United States?
The surname Pankhurst was ranked 78,035 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from the year 2000. However, by 2010, this ranking had dropped to 88,336, a decrease of 13.2%. The actual count of individuals with the Pankhurst surname also fell from 228 in 2000 to 210 in 2010, marking a decline of 7.89%. The proportion of Pankhursts per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #88,336 | -13.2% |
| Count | 228 | 210 | -7.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pankhurst
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all individuals with the Pankhurst surname identified as White, a percentage that slightly decreased from 99% in 2000 to around 97.62% in 2010. No significant presence of other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, was recorded among those with the Pankhurst surname in both census years. Having such data suppressed (S) indicates steps taken to ensure privacy and non-identification of specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.62% | -1.39% |
| 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% |