Explore the Family Name Pells
The meaning of Pells
1. English: variant of Pell, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Americanized form of Dutch, Flemish, or North German Pels. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
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How common is the last name Pells in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pells saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,957 in popularity while by 2010, it had slipped to 88,336, marking a decline of 17.85%. The number of individuals carrying the Pells surname also decreased from 240 in 2000 to 210 in 2010, a drop of 12.5%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k inhabitants declined from 0.09 to 0.07, a decrease of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #88,336 | -17.85% |
| Count | 240 | 210 | -12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pells
In terms of ethnicity, the data presented by the Decennial U.S. Census showed some changes over the decade. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either 2000 or 2010. However, those who reported their ethnicity as "Two or more races" increased from 3.75% in 2000 to 5.24% in 2010, reflecting a significant growth rate of 39.73%. The percentage of individuals with the Pells surname who identified as White dropped from 92.08% in 2000 to 84.29% in 2010, a decrease of 8.46%. Interestingly, there was an impressive increase amongst those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, jumping from 2.92% in 2000 to 6.67% in 2010, a whopping 128.42% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.08% | 84.29% | -8.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.92% | 6.67% | 128.42% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 5.24% | 39.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |