Explore the Family Name Penkala
The meaning of Penkala
Polish (also Penkała): variant of Pękala and Pękała (see Pekala).
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How common is the last name Penkala in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Penkala has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 49,159 in popularity, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a ranking of 52,736. This represents a change of -7.28%. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by 2.24% during the same period, from 402 in 2000 to 393 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #52,736 | -7.28% |
| Count | 402 | 393 | -2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penkala
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Penkala identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 97.26% of all Penkalas, and this percentage dropped slightly to 96.95% in 2010. However, the census data also shows an increase in diversity among those bearing the surname. In 2010, 1.27% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and another 1.27% identified as Hispanic, where there were none recorded in these categories in 2000. Conversely, the percentage identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.24% in 2000 to none in 2010, while the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 96.95% | -0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |