Explore the Family Name Penuel
The meaning of Penuel
English: variant of Penwell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Penuel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Penuel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Penuel was ranked as the 45,829th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 46,725th spot, marking a 1.96% decline in rank. However, the overall count of individuals with the Penuel surname increased from 439 in 2000 to 455 in 2010, which represents a 3.64% growth. Even so, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, the prevalence of this surname decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #46,725 | -1.96% |
| Count | 439 | 455 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penuel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Penuel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 96.36% to 93.41%. There's been a noticeable rise in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 79.87%. Additionally, new ethnic categories were reported in the 2010 data: 1.54% identifying as belonging to two or more races and 1.98% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 93.41% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.86% | 79.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |