Explore the Family Name Pownall
The meaning of Pownall
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): habitational name from Pownall Hall in Cheshire, first recorded in the 12th century as Pohenhale, from the genitive case of the Old English personal name Pohha + Old English halh ‘nook, corner of land’.
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How common is the last name Pownall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pownall has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,061st in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 28,241st. This represents a growth of 6.05%. In terms of total count, there were 736 individuals with the Pownall surname in 2000, which rose to 847 by 2010, indicating a sizeable increase of 15.08%. The proportion of people named Pownall per 100,000 also increased from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010, marking a 7.41% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,061 | #28,241 | 6.05% |
| Count | 736 | 847 | 15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.29 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pownall
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pownall as per the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that in both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races increased slightly in 2010 to 1.42%. The majority of the people with the Pownall surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased from 96.88% in 2000 to 91.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population within this surname grew from 0.82% to 1.77%, a significant rise of 115.85%. Similarly, the Black population also saw a marked increase, going from 1.49% in 2000 to 4.13% in 2010, a change of 177.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 91.62% | -5.43% |
| Black | 1.49% | 4.13% | 177.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.77% | 115.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |