Explore the Family Name Pintar
The meaning of Pintar
Slovenian and Croatian: archaic or dialect occupational name for a cooper, from Bavarian dialect Pinter 1, a variant of standard German Binder ‘cooper’. In North America, this surname may also be shortened form of patronymics Pintarič (Slovenian) and Pintarić (Croatian).
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How common is the last name Pintar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pintar has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pintar was ranked as the 35,445th most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 34,835th spot, reflecting a change of 1.72%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname grew from 601 in 2000 to 648 in 2010, an increase of 7.82%. Despite these changes, the proportion of Pintar per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #34,835 | 1.72% |
| Count | 601 | 648 | 7.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pintar
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pintar identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.34% to 94.75%, respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander stayed relatively stable, experiencing a minor growth from 1.83% to 1.85%. There was a notable increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, which went up from 2.00% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010, reflecting a change of 39.00%. No individuals with the surname Pintar identified as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, nor did any report having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 94.75% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.78% | 39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 1.85% | 1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |