Explore the Family Name Penix
The meaning of Penix
English: probably a variant of Pinnock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Penix in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Penix has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Penix was ranked as the 14,731st most popular surname, somewhat maintaining its position in 2010 by moving down slightly to the 14,749th rank. This represents a slight decrease in popularity of -0.12%. However, the count of individuals bearing the Penix surname increased from 1,849 in 2000 to 2,014 in 2010, a rise of 8.92%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a small dip from 0.69 to 0.68, a decrease of 1.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,731 | #14,749 | -0.12% |
| Count | 1,849 | 2,014 | 8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.68 | -1.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penix
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Penix has also shown changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000 and 2010, White ethnicity remained dominant, despite a tiny drop from 79.45% to 78.7%. Among the Penix surname bearers, the Hispanic community saw a significant increase of 180.56%, rising from 1.08% to 3.03%. Meanwhile, Black ethnicity decreased marginally from 17.31% to 16.43%. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also declined slightly, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a notable drop from 0.43% to 0.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.45% | 78.7% | -0.94% |
| Black | 17.31% | 16.43% | -5.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 3.03% | 180.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.24% | -8.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.35% | -7.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.25% | -41.86% |