Explore the Family Name Pudenz
The meaning of Pudenz
German: from a medieval personal name Pudenz (from Latin pudens ‘modest’), a nickname for a shy, modest person.
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How common is the last name Pudenz in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pudenz has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Pudenz ranked 56,526 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 53,538 - an increase of 5.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, rising from 338 to 386 - a growth rate of 14.2%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was no change recorded, remaining steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #53,538 | 5.29% |
| Count | 338 | 386 | 14.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pudenz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pudenz. It indicates that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White. Specifically, in 2000, 99.11% identified as White, which slightly increased to 99.48% by 2010. There were zero individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.11% | 99.48% | 0.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |