Explore the Family Name Pendelton
The meaning of Pendelton
English (Lancashire): variant of Pendleton. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Pendelton in the United States?
Based on the data from Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pendelton has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pendelton was ranked 32,267 in popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 34,073, marking a 5.6% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 673 in 2000 to 667 in 2010, a reduction of about 0.89%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 8.0%, from 0.25 to 0.23 in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,267 | #34,073 | -5.6% |
| Count | 673 | 667 | -0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pendelton
Additionally, changes were noted in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pendelton between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was an increase in people identifying as 'Two or more races' and 'Hispanic', rising by 56.44% and 89.72% respectively. However, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as 'White' and 'Black', with the former declining by 0.87% and the latter by 5.9%. No individuals identified as 'Asian/Pacific Islander' or 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.9% | 49.78% | -5.9% |
| White | 42.35% | 41.98% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 4.8% | 89.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 2.55% | 56.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |