Explore the Family Name Peninger
The meaning of Peninger
German: variant of Penninger. This surname is very rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peninger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peninger experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked at 40,397 in 2000, it fell to 43,811 by 2010, representing an 8.45% decrease. The total count of people with this surname similarly decreased from 510 in 2000 to 492 in 2010, showing a decline of 3.53%. Further, the proportion of individuals with the Peninger surname per 100,000 residents also decreased by 10.53%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #43,811 | -8.45% |
| Count | 510 | 492 | -3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peninger
In terms of ethnicity seen through the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the Peninger surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 97.06% in 2000 to 96.75% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname marginally increased from 1.37% to 1.42%, marking a 3.65% growth. People identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010, accounting for a 4.08% change. There were no Peningers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.75% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.42% | 3.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.02% | 4.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |