Explore the Family Name Penrice
The meaning of Penrice
Welsh: habitational name from Penrice (Anglicized form of Welsh Pen Rhys) or from either of two other places called Penrhys. All three are in Glamorgan.
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How common is the last name Penrice in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Penrice has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 73,931 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 75,799, marking a decline of approximately 2.53%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of the surname increased marginally from 244 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, noting a growth of 4.1%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #75,799 | -2.53% |
| Count | 244 | 254 | 4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penrice
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some shifts in the distribution of the Penrice surname among different ethnic identities. The most prevalent ethnicity associated with the surname is Black, although its percentage decreased from 70.90% in 2000 to 64.17% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with the Penrice surname who identify as White saw an increase from 24.59% in 2000 to 26.38% in 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic population carrying the Penrice surname experienced significant growth, rising from 2.87% in 2000 to 6.69% in 2010. Interestingly, the category of 'two or more races' appeared in 2010 with a proportion of 1.97%, whereas in 2000 it was not recorded. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.9% | 64.17% | -9.49% |
| White | 24.59% | 26.38% | 7.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 6.69% | 133.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |