Explore the Family Name Pinal
The meaning of Pinal
Spanish: topographic name from pinal ‘pine forest’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pinal in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pinal has experienced an upswing in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranking 34,308th in 2000, it rose to 29,581st by 2010 – a positive change of 13.78%. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 625 in 2000 to 797 in 2010, marking a growth of 27.52%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Pinal per 100,000 people also grew by 17.39% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #29,581 | 13.78% |
| Count | 625 | 797 | 27.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.27 | 17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinal
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Pinal identify as Hispanic. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a modest increase of 3.96% in this group, bringing the percentage of Hispanics with this surname to 86.83%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased by 21.53%, and those identifying as Black saw a decline of 34.37%. Individuals who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native also fell by 11.59%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islanders or those identifying with two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.52% | 86.83% | 3.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.8% | 7.78% | -11.59% |
| White | 5.76% | 4.52% | -21.53% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0.63% | -34.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |