Explore the Family Name Pentland
The meaning of Pentland
Scottish (Midlothian): habitational name from Pentland (Midlothian), or perhaps from Pentlands in Adlingfleet (Yorkshire). The etymology of the Midlothian placename is uncertain. The Yorkshire placename appears to represent an early example of modern English pent ‘place where water is pent up, reservoir, enclosed pool’ + land.
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How common is the last name Pentland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Pentland" saw a minor increase in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 38,890 and by 2010, it had risen slightly to rank 38,582. This represents a change of approximately 0.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 534 in 2000 to 573 in 2010, a growth of 7.3%. However, the proportion of people named Pentland per 100,000 decreased by 5%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #38,582 | 0.79% |
| Count | 534 | 573 | 7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pentland
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Pentland is predominantly associated with those identifying themselves as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.19% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which dropped slightly to 89.53% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, rising from 3.00% in 2000 to 5.93% in 2010, representing a change of almost 98%. There was also an increase in the percentage of individuals who identify as having two or more races, growing from 2.06% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. During both census years, no individuals with the surname Pentland identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 89.53% | -4.95% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5.93% | 97.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 3.49% | 69.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |