Explore the Family Name Pfenninger
The meaning of Pfenninger
Swiss German and German: nickname for someone with tax obligations amounting to one pfennig, or an occupational name for a toll collector on a turnpike, at a bridge, etc., from an agent derivative of Middle High German pfenninc ‘penny’ (see Pfennig). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Otto.
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How common is the last name Pfenninger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pfenninger saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pfenninger ranked 44,273rd among all surnames, with a count of 458 persons bearing the name. By 2010, it had slipped to 48,256th place, with a count of 438, marking a -9.0 rank change and -4.37% change in count. The proportion per 100,000 population also dropped by -11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #48,256 | -9% |
| Count | 458 | 438 | -4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfenninger
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Pfenninger surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease in this identification from 2000 to 2010 (from 98.47% to 96.80%). There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, some individuals began to identify with multiple races (1.37%) or as Hispanic (1.14%), which wasn't the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 96.8% | -1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |