Explore the Family Name Pinell
The meaning of Pinell
1. Altered form of French Pinet. This surname is found mainly in LA. 2. Catalan: habitational name from Pinell in Lleida province. 3. Catalan: possibly also a nickname for a tall person, from a diminutive of pi ‘pine’. 4. English: variant of Pinnell. History: Most, if not all, of the LA bearers of the surname Pinell (see 1 above) are descendants of Philippe Pinet from Acadia (see Pinet).
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How common is the last name Pinell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pinell has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 37,094th most common surname, while by 2010, it had risen to the 35,866th position, marking an increase of 3.31%. The number of people with the surname also increased from 566 in 2000 to 626 in 2010, a rise of 10.6%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #35,866 | 3.31% |
| Count | 566 | 626 | 10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinell
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those bearing the Pinell surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 71.02% to 61.82%, a change of -12.95%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 22.44% to 30.67%, a growth of 36.68%. The proportion of Black individuals slightly decreased from 5.30% to 4.63%. Furthermore, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.88% to 1.76%. The census data did not record any individuals with the surname Pinell identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.02% | 61.82% | -12.95% |
| Hispanic | 22.44% | 30.67% | 36.68% |
| Black | 5.3% | 4.63% | -12.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.76% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |