Explore the Family Name Pennewell
The meaning of Pennewell
English: variant of Pennywell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pennewell in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pennewell has experienced a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pennewell held the rank of 59,769 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States and increased its position to 59,470 by 2010, marking a 0.5% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 316 to 340 during the same period, a 7.59% rise. Nevertheless, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #59,470 | 0.5% |
| Count | 316 | 340 | 7.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pennewell
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pennewell as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shifts are noticeable between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 76.58% to 73.53%, the percentage of those identifying as Black remained fairly stable, moving from 18.04% to 18.24%. There was a noteworthy increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 2.53% to 3.53%. Moreover, 2010 saw the emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic under the Pennewell surname, registering at 4.12%. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.58% | 73.53% | -3.98% |
| Black | 18.04% | 18.24% | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 3.53% | 39.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |