Explore the Family Name Penaflor
The meaning of Penaflor
Spanish (Peñaflor): habitational name from any of the places called Peñaflor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Penaflor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Penaflor significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Penaflor ranked as the 31,014th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 24,648th position, a change of over 20%. The total count of people with this surname also experienced substantial growth during this period, rising from 708 to 1,013, an increase of more than 43%. This is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which grew from 0.26 to 0.34, marking a 30.77% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #24,648 | 20.53% |
| Count | 708 | 1,013 | 43.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.34 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penaflor
The ethnic identity linked with the surname Penaflor also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group associated with this surname in both years was Hispanic, even though there was a slight decrease in their representation from 54.66% to 53.70%. The second-largest group, Asian or Pacific Islander, increased their representation from 33.62% to 36.82%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped slightly from 3.25% to 2.96%, while the proportion of white individuals diminished notably from 7.91% to 6.32%. There were no recorded associations with Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.66% | 53.7% | -1.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.62% | 36.82% | 9.52% |
| White | 7.91% | 6.32% | -20.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 2.96% | -8.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |