Explore the Family Name Pinkins
The meaning of Pinkins
English: probably a patronymic from a diminutive of Pink.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pinkins in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pinkins has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pinkins was ranked 40,987 in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to 40,432. This change represents a growth of 1.35%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.77% during the same period, going up from 502 to 541. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #40,432 | 1.35% |
| Count | 502 | 541 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinkins
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pinkins also shifted over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming majority (94.62%) of people with the Pinkins surname identified as Black. By 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 92.61%. Hispanic representation among Pinkins bearers significantly increased from 1.20% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname also rose, from 1.39% to 2.40%. On the other hand, those who identified with two or more races saw a decline from 2.39% to 1.66%. The surname had no recorded instances among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.62% | 92.61% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 3.33% | 177.5% |
| White | 1.39% | 2.4% | 72.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 1.66% | -30.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |