Explore the Family Name Pembrook
The meaning of Pembrook
Irish and English: variant of Pembroke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pembrook in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pembrook has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name rose significantly from 64,750th place in 2000 to 58,337th place in 2010, representing an almost 10% increase in popularity. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the Pembrook surname increased by 21.25% during this same period, going from 287 in 2000 to 348 in 2010. The proportion of people named Pembrook per 100,000 also saw an increase of approximately 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #58,337 | 9.9% |
| Count | 287 | 348 | 21.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pembrook
The ethnic identity associated with the Pembrook surname has also shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as Two or more races made up 5.17% of all Pembrooks in 2010, a significant increase of 34.99% from 2000. Those identifying as White still make up the majority of individuals with this surname, but their percentage decreased slightly from 72.47% to 69.54%. Similarly, those of Hispanic ethnicity decreased slightly from 2.79% to 2.59%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Black, from 19.16% to 20.11%. No Pembrooks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.47% | 69.54% | -4.04% |
| Black | 19.16% | 20.11% | 4.96% |
| Two or More Races | 3.83% | 5.17% | 34.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 2.59% | -7.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |