Explore the Family Name Pinnow
The meaning of Pinnow
German: habitational name from any of the three places so named, in Pomerania, Mecklenburg, and Brandenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Pinnow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pinnow has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,210th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had climbed to the 33,596th spot, reflecting a change of about 1.79%. The number of people carrying this name also increased from 627 in 2000 to 678 in 2010, an uptick of 8.13%, while the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #33,596 | 1.79% |
| Count | 627 | 678 | 8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinnow
When looking at ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Pinnow identify as White, although there has been a small decrease of about 0.94% in this demographic between 2000 and 2010. There has been a significant rise in those identifying with two or more races, increasing by 115.28%. However, there has been a decline in those identifying as Hispanic (7.53%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (49.71%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 93.22% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 3.1% | 115.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 2.21% | -7.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 0.88% | -49.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |