Explore the Family Name Punches
The meaning of Punches
Americanized form of German Pontius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Punches in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Punches has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. It fell in rank from 49,869th in 2000 to 51,396th in 2010, a decline of approximately 3.06%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 2.53%, rising from 395 in 2000 to 405 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #51,396 | -3.06% |
| Count | 395 | 405 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Punches
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Punches surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a 2.21% decrease in this group over the decade. The Hispanic representation among people with this surname saw a significant rise of 58.13%, increasing from 2.03% to 3.21%. There were also minor changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories. The former had no representation in 2000 but made up 2.47% in 2010, while the latter experienced a decrease from 2.03% to 1.73%. No individuals with the Punches surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.18% | 92.1% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.21% | 58.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.73% | -14.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |