Explore the Family Name Pfingsten
The meaning of Pfingsten
German: from Middle High German pfingeste(n) ‘Whitsun, Pentecost’, probably a nickname for a person with tax or service obligations at that time of year. Compare Pentecost. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Guenther, Hanns, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Pfingsten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pfingsten has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Pfingsten was ranked 33,471st in terms of popularity, however by 2010 it had fallen to 34,390th, representing a slight decrease of 2.75%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals bearing the Pfingsten surname increased from 643 in 2000 to 659 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.49%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was an 8.33% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #34,390 | -2.75% |
| Count | 643 | 659 | 2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfingsten
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Pfingsten, as per the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group constituted 96.27% of the Pfingsten population in 2000, which marginally decreased to 95.75% by 2010. Interestingly, the census data shows a significant increase in the percentage of Pfingstens identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010, a change of 94.87%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races also saw changes, with the former decreasing by 16.51% and the latter increasing by 25.69%. The data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native Pfingstens was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 95.75% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.52% | 94.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.37% | 25.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0.91% | -16.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |