Explore the Family Name Pingree
The meaning of Pingree
Welsh: Anglicized pronunciation of the nickname pengrych ‘curly-headed’ (pen ‘head’ + crych ‘curly’). Compare Pengra and Pingrey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pingree in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pingree had a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 23,762 to 24,012, indicating a minor decrease in its prevalence by 1.05%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 994 to 1,050, reflecting a 5.63% growth. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a marginal reduction from 0.37 to 0.36, representing a 2.7% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,762 | #24,012 | -1.05% |
| Count | 994 | 1,050 | 5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pingree
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pingree showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White remained the majority, though the percentage slightly decreased from 91.95% to 91.14%. A significant increase was noticed within those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 2.21% to 3.43%, a 55.20% change. While the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories saw a drop to no reported individuals in 2010, those identifying with two or more races went up from 1.21% to 1.71%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also decreased from 2.72% to 2.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.95% | 91.14% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.43% | 55.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.72% | 2.19% | -19.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.71% | 41.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |