Explore the Family Name Pene
The meaning of Pene
1. French (mainly Hautes-Pyrénées; Pène): unexplained. 2. Breton (Pène, rarely Le Pène): variant of Pen and, in North America, possibly also an altered form of this. 3. Slovenian: diminutive or patronymic of Pen and, in North America, possibly also an altered form of this. 4. West African (Senegal): name found among the Wolof and Tukulor peoples, of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Pene in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pene has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pene was ranked as the 64,385th most common surname in the United States, while in 2010 it rose to be the 60,347th most common. This represents an improvement of approximately 6.27%. The number of people with this surname also increased over the same period, jumping from 289 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, which equates to an increase of around 15.57%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname Pene per 100,000 people remained constant at about 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #60,347 | 6.27% |
| Count | 289 | 334 | 15.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pene
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pene. Over the ten-year period, there has been an observable shift in ethnicity. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by nearly 12% from 2000 to 2010, and those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase of 142.20%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by about 10.57%. The Hispanic representation within this surname group also saw growth, increasing by around 10.41%, and the Black demographic saw a slight uptick of 13.11%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.94% | 55.39% | -10.57% |
| Hispanic | 20.07% | 22.16% | 10.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.76% | 13.17% | 11.99% |
| Black | 4.5% | 5.09% | 13.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 4.19% | 142.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |