Explore the Family Name Piening
The meaning of Piening
German: nickname for a tormenter, or an occupational name for a torturer or executioner, from a derivative of Middle Low German, Middle High German pīn ‘pain, torture, punishment’. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Guenter.
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How common is the last name Piening in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piening showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 63,632 in 2000, it dropped to 68,122 in 2010, a 7.06% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 293 to 289, representing a 1.37% decrease. The proportion of people with the surname Piening per 100k population also saw a reduction of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #68,122 | -7.06% |
| Count | 293 | 289 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piening
According to the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Piening surname is predominantly associated with White identity. In 2000, 97.61% of Pienings identified as White, slightly decreasing to 96.89% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.89% | -0.74% |
| 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% |