Explore the Family Name Pionke
The meaning of Pionke
Polish and German: nickname from a Germanized form of Polish pionek ‘puppet’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pionke in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pionke has experienced a slight decrease in popularity rank from 74,398 in 2000 to 75,317 in 2010, representing a change of -1.24%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 242 to 256 during the same period, marking a 5.79% surge. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #75,317 | -1.24% |
| Count | 242 | 256 | 5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pionke
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those bearing the surname Pionke are predominantly identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.69% in 2000 to 93.36% in 2010. The decade also saw an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group, accounting for 3.13% and 2.73% respectively in 2010. There were no statistical changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among the Pionkes over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 93.36% | -3.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |