Explore the Family Name Pinkney
The meaning of Pinkney
English: variant of Pinckney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pinkney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pinkney was ranked 5,396 in 2000 and moved slightly up to 5,456 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease in popularity by 1.11%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 5,938 in 2000 to 6,378 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 2.2 to 2.16 during this decade, suggesting a marginal decline of -1.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,396 | #5,456 | -1.11% |
| Count | 5,938 | 6,378 | 7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.2 | 2.16 | -1.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinkney
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals varied shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Pinkneys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 40.48%, while those identifying with two or more races increased by 35.94%. The number of White individuals with the Pinkney surname decreased by 9.33%, whereas the Hispanic demographic saw a significant increase of 73.10%. Black individuals with the Pinkney name experienced a slight drop of -1.13%. Interestingly, there was a massive 150% increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, albeit from a relatively small initial number.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.3% | 83.35% | -1.13% |
| White | 11.15% | 10.11% | -9.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 3.48% | 35.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.51% | 73.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.3% | 150% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.25% | -40.48% |