Explore the Family Name Pennison
The meaning of Pennison
1. Altered form of French (mainly Vendée) Pénisson: derivative of panis ‘millet’ (see Panis), used as a nickname for a grower or seller. 2. English (London): from the Middle English personal name Penny + -son. This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. Some characteristic forenames: French Elodie, Ulysse.
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How common is the last name Pennison in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pennison has seen a decrease in popularity within the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pennison ranked 54,385 in terms of commonality, but dropped to 63,524 by 2010, marking a 16.8% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 11.55%, from 355 in 2000 to 314 in 2010. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #63,524 | -16.8% |
| Count | 355 | 314 | -11.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pennison
The ethnicity associated with the surname Pennison saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (90.99%), a number that increased slightly to 92.36% in 2010. During the same period, the proportion identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly by 31.17%, from 6.48% to 4.46%. No significant change was observed in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, with both groups holding steady at 0%. However, there was a new ethnic identity reported in 2010, with 1.59% of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's noteworthy to mention that the percentage of Pennisons identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, from 1.69% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.99% | 92.36% | 1.51% |
| Hispanic | 6.48% | 4.46% | -31.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |