Explore the Family Name Pommerening
The meaning of Pommerening
German: ethnic name for someone from Pomerania, from a Low German derivative of Middle Low German pomerene ‘Pomeranian’ (from medieval Latin Pomeranus ‘person from Pomerania’). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Pommerening in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pommerening has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,849th among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 60,636th place, a decrease of 8.57%. The number of people carrying the Pommerening surname also fell during this period, from 343 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, marking a 3.21% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Pommerening per 100,000 residents dropped from 0.13 to 0.11, a change of -15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #60,636 | -8.57% |
| Count | 343 | 332 | -3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pommerening
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Pommerening surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a predominantly White representation. In 2000, 95.92% of those with the Pommerening surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.37% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.21% in 2000 to 6.02% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Pommerenings identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 93.37% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 6.02% | 87.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |