Explore the Family Name Pequignot
The meaning of Pequignot
French (eastern; Péquignot): nickname for a weakling, from a diminutive of Occitan péquin ‘puny, sickly’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pequignot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pequignot has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,060 and by 2010, it had ascended to the 39,960th position, reflecting a 2.68% increase. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 501 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, marking a significant 9.58% growth. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.19 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #39,960 | 2.68% |
| Count | 501 | 549 | 9.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pequignot
When considering ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Pequignot surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Nonetheless, there was a slight decrease in this category from 98.00% to 96.72%. The Hispanic representation also experienced a slight increase from 1.60% to 1.82%, representing a 13.75% change. In 2010, there was a new addition to the ethnicity demographic with some identifying as being of two or more races. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 96.72% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.82% | 13.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |