Explore the Family Name Peine
The meaning of Peine
German: habitational name from Peine near Hanover. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Hermann, Markus.
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How common is the last name Peine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Peine" has seen a decline. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,407th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 31,906th place, marking a decrease of 12.32%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 791 in 2000 to 723 in 2010, an 8.6% drop. The proportion of people named Peine per 100,000 population declined too, dropping from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, a 13.79% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #31,906 | -12.32% |
| Count | 791 | 723 | -8.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peine
With respect to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname "Peine" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.61% to 97.23%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year. However, there was a slight increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, rising to 1.52% in 2010. Additionally, for the first time in 2010, 0.97% of people with this surname reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 97.23% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |