Explore the Family Name Pingleton
The meaning of Pingleton
English: probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. This might be Pinglestone Farm in Hampshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pingleton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pingleton saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pingleton ranked as the 38,771st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 40,494th spot, marking a 4.44% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Pingleton surname grew slightly by 0.75%, from 536 people in 2000 to 540 in 2010. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Pingleton surname declined by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #40,494 | -4.44% |
| Count | 536 | 540 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pingleton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data shows some shifts among individuals bearing the Pingleton surname from 2000 to 2010. A significant increase was observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which nearly doubled from 1.49% to 2.96%. There was also a rise in those identifying with two or more races, increasing from 2.05% to 3.33%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.96% to 91.11%. Hispanic representation also saw a modest increase from 0.93% to 1.11%. No individuals with the Pingleton surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 91.11% | -4.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 3.33% | 62.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.49% | 2.96% | 98.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.11% | 19.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |