Explore the Family Name Pfundstein
The meaning of Pfundstein
South German: probably a metonymic occupational name for a weighing official or a merchant who used stones as weights (see Pfund). Compare Poundstone.
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How common is the last name Pfundstein in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pfundstein saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 94,676th most common surname in the United States; however, by 2010, it had moved up to the 93,125th position, signifying a 1.64% increase in its rank. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 179 in 2000 to 197 in 2010, showing a rise of 10.06%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #93,125 | 1.64% |
| Count | 179 | 197 | 10.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfundstein
When it comes to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Pfundstein surname is predominantly associated with people of White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, indicating a marginal increase from 98.88% in 2000 to 98.98% in 2010. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over this period - with percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 98.98% | 0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |