Explore the Family Name Punsalan
The meaning of Punsalan
Filipino: variant of Punzalan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Punsalan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Punsalan has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 61,207 in 2000 to 55,741 in 2010, showing an improvement of 8.93%. Concurrently, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 307 to 368, a growth of 19.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight increase during this period, going from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #55,741 | 8.93% |
| Count | 307 | 368 | 19.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Punsalan
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Punsalan identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. This group made up 78.50% of Punsalans in 2000 and grew slightly to 79.35% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 8.79% to 8.15%, while white Punsalans declined from 10.75% to 9.51%. The Hispanic population showed a significant increase during this decade, jumping from 1.95% to 2.99%. No Punsalans identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.5% | 79.35% | 1.08% |
| White | 10.75% | 9.51% | -11.53% |
| Two or More Races | 8.79% | 8.15% | -7.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.99% | 53.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |