Explore the Family Name Pins
The meaning of Pins
Possibly an altered form of South German Pinz, from a pet form of the personal name Berchtold (see Berthold).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pins in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Pins" witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,544 in popularity with a count of 331 individuals bearing the name across the United States. This represented a proportion of about 0.12 per 100k individuals. However, by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 61,585 with a decreased count of 326 individuals. This reduction in number signified a decline in the proportion to about 0.11 per 100k individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #61,585 | -7.02% |
| Count | 331 | 326 | -1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pins
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname "Pins" identified as White. In 2000, approximately 95.47% of people with the surname identified as White, a figure which slightly increased to 95.71% in 2010. A small percentage (2.42%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 95.71% | 0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |