Explore the Family Name Pilkenton
The meaning of Pilkenton
English: variant of Pilkington.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pilkenton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pilkenton witnessed a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pilkenton ranked 30,791st among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 32,865th place. This represents a decline of 6.74%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 714 in 2000 to 698 in 2010, a decrease of 2.24%. The proportion of people named Pilkenton per 100,000 residents shrank by about 7.69%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,791 | #32,865 | -6.74% |
| Count | 714 | 698 | -2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pilkenton
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pilkenton. According to the data, nearly all the individuals with this surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, with only a negligible decrease of 0.08% over the decade. The percentage of Pilkentons identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased by 5.95%. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in those reporting two or more ethnicities, up 31.63% from 0.98% to 1.29%. There were no changes reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 96.42% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.58% | -5.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.29% | 31.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |