Explore the Family Name Punch
The meaning of Punch
English (of Norman origin): variant of Points 1. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Antoine, Camile, Jacques, Lucien, Napoleon, Yoland.
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How common is the last name Punch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Punch has seen a slight drop in popularity over the years. In 2000, Punch ranked as the 18,712th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 19,654th position, marking a decrease of 5.03%. During the same period, however, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased by 1.11%, from 1,356 to 1,371. The proportion of people named Punch per 100k also experienced a decrease of approximately 8%, going from 0.5 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,712 | #19,654 | -5.03% |
| Count | 1,356 | 1,371 | 1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Punch
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting facts about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Punch. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races and Hispanic, with increases of 121.21% and 48.86% respectively. The proportion of White and Black individuals with the Punch surname decreased slightly by -1.77% and -1.76% respectively. Intriguingly, the 2010 census marked the first appearance of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the surname Punch, suggesting an increasing diversification of this surname's ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.71% | 64.55% | -1.77% |
| Black | 32.37% | 31.8% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.46% | 121.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.31% | 48.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |