Explore the Family Name Penalver
The meaning of Penalver
Spanish (Peñalver): habitational name from Peñalver, a place so called in Guadalajara. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Rafael, Jose, Pedro, Francisco, Juan, Manuel, Mario, Ramon, Alberto, Arturo, Bienvenido, Carlos.
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How common is the last name Penalver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Penalver has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Penalver was ranked 41,859th in popularity but climbed to the 35,721st spot by 2010, marking an increase of 14.66%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 489 to 629, a 28.63% leap, thus increasing its proportion per 100k from 0.18 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #35,721 | 14.66% |
| Count | 489 | 629 | 28.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.21 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penalver
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Penalver between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic identity saw the largest increase, growing from 75.87% to 82.03%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also grew from 1.64% to 2.54%, while those identifying with two or more races experienced a slight increase from 1.02% to 1.11%. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying as White dropped from 13.29% to 9.38% and those identifying as Black fell from 8.18% to 4.93%. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.87% | 82.03% | 8.12% |
| White | 13.29% | 9.38% | -29.42% |
| Black | 8.18% | 4.93% | -39.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.64% | 2.54% | 54.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.11% | 8.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |