Explore the Family Name Pines
The meaning of Pines
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): probably a derivative of the Yiddish personal name Pinkhes. Compare Pincus. 2. English (Surrey and Middlesex): variant of Pine 1 or 3 with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pines saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pines was ranked 15,473rd in popularity, but by 2010, it fell slightly to the 15,606th spot, marking a change of -0.86%. However, the total count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,737 to 1,873 during this period, an increase of 7.83%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased marginally from 0.64 to 0.63, a change of -1.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,473 | #15,606 | -0.86% |
| Count | 1,737 | 1,873 | 7.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.63 | -1.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pines
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Pines saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While 61.2% identified as White in 2000, that percentage went down to 57.07% by 2010. Those identifying as Black remained relatively stable, changing from 33.33% to 33.58%. An interesting change was seen within the Hispanic demographic, which grew from 2.65% to 6.35%, a significant increase of 139.62%. The representation of Asians/Pacific Islanders in the group with the surname Pines also emerged in 2010 at 1.76%, having been 0% in 2000. The category of two or more races, however, disappeared completely from 2000 to 2010, going from 1.38% to 0%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category maintained a constant 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 57.07% | -6.75% |
| Black | 33.33% | 33.58% | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 6.35% | 139.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |