Explore the Family Name Pinsker
The meaning of Pinsker
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Pińsk in Polesia, in Belarus. 2. German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Pińsk in Poland and in former West Prussia. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Avraham, Emanuel, Yakov. German Frieda, Otto.
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How common is the last name Pinsker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pinsker's popularity has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,767 but slipped to 56,972 by 2010, indicating a change of -14.48%. The number of individuals with this surname also dipped from 396 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, a decline of -9.6%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Pinsker per 100,000 people also decreased by 20% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #56,972 | -14.48% |
| Count | 396 | 358 | -9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinsker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Pinsker surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.46% of Pinskers identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.93% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.26% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010, representing a 55.56% change. However, the percentage of Pinskers identifying as Black dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.52% in 2000. No Pinskers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 96.93% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.96% | 55.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |