Explore the Family Name Peniston
The meaning of Peniston
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Penistone near Sheffield (Yorkshire), or, less likely, Penistone in Stainmore (Cumbria). The Yorkshire placename is of uncertain etymology, but may derive from Proto-Welsh penn ‘head’ + the Old English placename forming suffix -ing (genitive -inges) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. The etymology of the Cumbrian placename is uncertain.
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How common is the last name Peniston in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peniston saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 51,809, but by 2010, it had slipped to 52,619, representing a 1.56% decrease in popularity. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Peniston surname increased from 377 in 2000 to 394 in 2010 – a growth of 4.51%. However, when taking into account the proportion per 100K people, there was a small decline from 0.14 to 0.13 (-7.14%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #52,619 | -1.56% |
| Count | 377 | 394 | 4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peniston
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peniston, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable shifts over the decade. The percentage of Penistons who identify as White decreased from 69.50% in 2000 to 62.18% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 25.20% to 32.23% during the same period. There was also a new addition of Hispanic identity at 1.52% in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000. The percentage of Penistons identifying with two or more races declined slightly from 3.71% to 3.30%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 62.18% | -10.53% |
| Black | 25.2% | 32.23% | 27.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3.71% | 3.3% | -11.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |