Explore the Family Name Pummell
The meaning of Pummell
English (London and Norfolk): perhaps a nickname from Middle English pomel ‘dappled’, referring to someone’s appearance, or from pomel(le), pumulle ‘ornamental knob, finial’, of uncertain application.
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How common is the last name Pummell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pummell has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Pummell was ranked 74,164th in terms of popularity but jumped to the 68,122nd position by 2010, indicating an increase of approximately 8.15%. The count of people bearing this surname also increased by nearly 19%, from 243 individuals in 2000 to 289 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also saw an upward trend, increasing by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #68,122 | 8.15% |
| Count | 243 | 289 | 18.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pummell
The ethnicity of the Pummell surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained predominantly white from 2000 to 2010, with a slight increase from 96.3% to 96.54%. The Hispanic representation within the Pummell surname also saw an increase during the ten-year period, rising by 17.48%, though it represents just a small fraction of the total at 2.42% in 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those bearing the Pummell surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.54% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.42% | 17.48% |
| 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% |