Explore the Family Name Pendell
The meaning of Pendell
English (Norfolk and Berkshire): 1. probably a variant of Pennell. 2. perhaps sometimes a habitational name from Pendle (Lancashire). The placename derives from Proto-Welsh penn ‘head’ + Old English hyll ‘hill’.
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How common is the last name Pendell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pendell has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,104th most common surname, dropping to the 28,362nd position in 2010, marking an 8.65% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 882 to 842 during the same period, indicating a 4.54% reduction. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 12.12%, moving from 0.33 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,104 | #28,362 | -8.65% |
| Count | 882 | 842 | -4.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pendell
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some interesting shifts for the Pendell surname. The highest percentage increase was seen amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping by 24.56%. There was also a 17.58% rise in the number of people with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races. Those identifying as White saw a modest 0.73% increase. The Hispanic representation went up by 17.10%. However, there was a complete absence of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010 when compared with the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.56% | 95.25% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.26% | 17.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.07% | 17.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.71% | 24.56% |
| Black | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |