Explore the Family Name Pinkos
The meaning of Pinkos
Polish: from the dialect word pinka ‘hobnail’, also a type of small pear, perhaps a nickname, or a metonymic occupational name for a grower of these pears. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaus.
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How common is the last name Pinkos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pinkos experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pinkos was the 52,827th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 56,972nd rank, marking a decrease of approximately 7.85%. The actual count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased slightly from 368 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, representing a 2.72% reduction. The proportion of Pinkos per 100k people in the U.S. population also fell by 14.29% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #56,972 | -7.85% |
| Count | 368 | 358 | -2.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinkos
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pinkos, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were virtually no changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 95.65% in 2000 to 96.65% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races went down from 2.45% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No one with the surname Pinkos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 96.65% | 1.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |