Explore the Family Name Pellman
The meaning of Pellman
English: derivative of Pell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pellman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pellman increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pellman ranked 31,301 in terms of popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it had improved slightly to rank 30,277, a 3.27% increase. The count of individuals bearing the Pellman surname also rose during this period, from 700 in 2000 to 773 in 2010, an increase of 10.43%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Pellman per 100k remained consistent at 0.26 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #30,277 | 3.27% |
| Count | 700 | 773 | 10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pellman
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Pellman surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing from 89.29% in 2000 to 92.11% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 2.14% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased significantly from 5.00% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010. Similarly, individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased, from 2.14% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. No individuals with the Pellman surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.29% | 92.11% | 3.16% |
| Black | 5% | 3.1% | -38% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.14% | 1.42% | -33.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |