Explore the Family Name Pennix
The meaning of Pennix
English: probably a variant of Pinnock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pennix in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pennix has seen an increase in popularity over time. In 2000, Pennix was ranked 35,585th most popular name in the country with a count of 598 occurrences per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 33,596th and had increased in frequency to 678 occurrences per 100,000 people, demonstrating a change in popularity of 5.59%. This rise suggests that more individuals have identified with the Pennix surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,585 | #33,596 | 5.59% |
| Count | 598 | 678 | 13.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pennix
When considering the ethnic identity of those who bear the surname Pennix, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals identified as Black, although the percentage decreased from 80.77% in 2000 to 76.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of White individuals with the Pennix surname increased slightly from 15.89% in 2000 to 17.26% in 2010. There were also notable increases within the Hispanic community, growing from 1.67% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.51% to 2.06% over the same period. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.77% | 76.55% | -5.22% |
| White | 15.89% | 17.26% | 8.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.24% | 94.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.06% | 36.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |