Explore the Family Name Pinckard
The meaning of Pinckard
English (Northamptonshire) and German: variant of Pinkard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pinckard in the United States?
The surname Pinckard, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,447 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 30,303, indicating a change of -2.91%. However, interestingly, the count of this surname increased slightly from 756 in 2000 to 772 in 2010, a positive change of 2.12%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.28 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,447 | #30,303 | -2.91% |
| Count | 756 | 772 | 2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinckard
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Pinckard, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 94.05% in 2000 and 93.78% in 2010, showcasing a minimal decrease. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.19% to 3.37%, whereas the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a complete drop from 0.66% to 0.00%. Other minorities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a decrease, while the percentage of those reporting two or more races also fell from 1.72% to 1.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 93.78% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 3.37% | 183.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.3% | -24.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 0.91% | -14.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 0.65% | -50.76% |
| Black | 0.66% | 0% | -100% |