Explore the Family Name Pinilla
The meaning of Pinilla
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Pinilla.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pinilla in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Pinilla has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, the surname ranked at 35,957 with a count of 590. This equates to a proportion of 0.22 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had risen in rank to 31,107 with an increased count of 746, or a proportion of 0.25 per 100,000 people. This is a change of 13.49 in rank and a 26.44 increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #31,107 | 13.49% |
| Count | 590 | 746 | 26.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.25 | 13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinilla
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pinilla, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a strong Hispanic presence. In 2000, 88.64 percent of those with the surname identified as Hispanic. By 2010, this percentage rose slightly to 89.41. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased by 9.64 percent, from 10.68 percent in 2000 to 9.65 percent in 2010. It's also worth noting that there was no data indicating Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations for this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.64% | 89.41% | 0.87% |
| White | 10.68% | 9.65% | -9.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |