Explore the Family Name Pouncil
The meaning of Pouncil
African American: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pouncil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pouncil has seen a significant increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 70,679 in 2000 to 58,182 in 2010, a change of 17.68 percent. Furthermore, the count of people with the Pouncil surname also saw a substantial rise, increasing by 35.27 percent from 258 in 2000 to 349 in 2010. This equates to an increase in proportion per 100k of 20 percent, growing from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #58,182 | 17.68% |
| Count | 258 | 349 | 35.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pouncil
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an interesting insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pouncil. While there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in both 2000 and 2010, there were notable shifts among other ethnicities. The most significant change was seen in the Hispanic community, which increased its connection with the Pouncil surname by a staggering 210.31 percent. Conversely, the White community saw a decrease of -26.13 percent in its association with the surname. The Black community, which has a strong association with the Pouncil surname, decreased slightly by -2.94 percent. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races also decreased slightly by -10.31 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.15% | 86.53% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 6.02% | 210.31% |
| Two or More Races | 5.43% | 4.87% | -10.31% |
| White | 3.1% | 2.29% | -26.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |