Explore the Family Name Pownell
The meaning of Pownell
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Pownall.
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How common is the last name Pownell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Pownell surname experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 56,826th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 60,196th spot in 2010, indicating a 5.93% decrease. Furthermore, the census count revealed that the number of individuals with the Pownell surname remained relatively stable during this period, decreasing only marginally from 336 in 2000 to 335 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small drop from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #60,196 | -5.93% |
| Count | 336 | 335 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pownell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Pownell surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 95.83% in 2000 to 94.93% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the percentage of Pownells identifying with two or more races increased to 2.69% in 2010, while those identifying as Black decreased from 1.49% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The "(S)" in the tables indicates that some data was suppressed for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 94.93% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |