Explore the Family Name Panneton
The meaning of Panneton
French: variant of Paneton, from a double diminutive of pain ‘bread’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a baker or someone who sold bread. The surname Panneton is very rare in France, while the variant Paneton is apparently no longer found there. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Marcel, Armand, Colette, Octave, Raymonde, Serge, Yves.
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How common is the last name Panneton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Panneton has slightly decreased over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 75,938th most common name in the United States and by 2010, it had dropped to the 80,131st position, marking a 5.52% decrease in rank. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Panneton surname increased slightly from 236 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, demonstrating a 0.42% growth. However, when considering the overall population, the proportion of individuals with the Panneton name per 100,000 people declined by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #80,131 | -5.52% |
| Count | 236 | 237 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panneton
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Panneton surname identify as White. This number decreased slightly from 97.46% in 2000 to 96.20% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, moving from 2.12% in 2000 to 3.80% in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 79.25%. There were no recorded changes in the percentages of Pannetons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.2% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 3.8% | 79.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |