Explore the Family Name Pinion
The meaning of Pinion
English: variant of Pinning (see Penning) with -ion substituted for -in(g), perhaps through false association with the word pinion ‘wing, feather’. Compare Pinyan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pinion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pinion has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 12,986th place in 2000 to 13,612th place in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 4.82%. However, the number of occurrences of the surname saw a small increase of about 2.87%, with the count rising from 2,164 in 2000 to 2,226 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also underwent a decline of around 6.25% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,986 | #13,612 | -4.82% |
| Count | 2,164 | 2,226 | 2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.75 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinion
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pinion, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most significant change was observed among individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, where there was an impressive increase of 92.86%. Similarly, the percentages of those identifying as two or more races, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw growths of 14.15%, 19.96%, 38.40%, and 21.74% respectively. However, the percentage of those with the Pinion surname identifying as White decreased slightly by 2.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.34% | 87.69% | -2.93% |
| Black | 4.76% | 5.71% | 19.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.46% | 38.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.21% | 14.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 1.12% | 21.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.81% | 92.86% |