Explore the Family Name Penfield
The meaning of Penfield
English (Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Kent): habitational name from a place so called in Seal, Kent.
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How common is the last name Penfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Penfield surname has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,192 out of all surnames and increased to 21,068 by 2010 showing a growth of 0.59%. The number of people with the Penfield surname also rose during this time period from 1,154 individuals to 1,247 - an increase of over 8%. However, when considering the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of 2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,192 | #21,068 | 0.59% |
| Count | 1,154 | 1,247 | 8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penfield
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows an interesting shift within the Penfield surname bearers. While the majority still identify as White (93.18% in 2010 down from 94.11% in 2000), there's been a significant increase in those reporting two or more ethnic identities - doubling from 0.95% to 1.92%. There has also been a substantial increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, up from 0.43% to 0.88%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw decreases in 2010, down 23.08% and 15.73% respectively from 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 1.13% to 1.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.11% | 93.18% | -0.99% |
| Black | 2.86% | 2.41% | -15.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.92% | 102.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.2% | 6.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.88% | 104.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.4% | -23.08% |