Explore the Family Name Pennel
The meaning of Pennel
English (Norfolk): variant of Pennell (see Parnell). This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pennel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pennel saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It went from rank 40,139 to 41,959, marking a decrease of 4.53%. Despite this fall in rank, the number of individuals with the surname Pennel actually increased slightly from 514 to 518, representing a growth of 0.78%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population decreased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #41,959 | -4.53% |
| Count | 514 | 518 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pennel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts. The percentage of people with the surname Pennel identifying as White declined by 2.82%, from 94.75% in 2000 to 92.08% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 135.26%, moving up from 1.56% to 3.67%. The group identifying with two or more races also grew by 35.9%, increasing from 1.56% to 2.12%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a minimal decrease of 1.28%, and there was no change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 92.08% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 3.67% | 135.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.12% | 35.9% |
| Black | 1.56% | 1.54% | -1.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |