Explore the Family Name Punzalan
The meaning of Punzalan
Filipino: derivative of Spanish punzar ‘to punch a hole in; to sting’, possibly a reference to fencing and hence applied as an occupational name or nickname. Compare Punsalan.
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How common is the last name Punzalan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Punzalan saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Punzalan was ranked 31,563rd in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had moved up to the 25,314th spot, marking a 19.8% increase in rank. The number of people carrying the Punzalan surname also increased during this period. In 2000, 693 individuals had this last name, but by 2010, the count had risen to 978, translating to a substantial 41.13% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,563 | #25,314 | 19.8% |
| Count | 693 | 978 | 41.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.33 | 26.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Punzalan
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting trends for those bearing the Punzalan surname. In 2000, 88.60% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which declined slightly to 86.50% by 2010. The proportion identifying with two or more races saw a marked increase, rising from 3.46% in 2000 to 5.42% in 2010—a growth of 56.65%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White fell from 6.35% in 2000 to 4.19% in 2010, indicating a decline of 34.02%. Also noteworthy is the emergence of a Hispanic population within this surname group, representing 3.48% in 2010, up from zero in 2000. On the other hand, the Black population within this surname group, which stood at 1.15% in 2000, was no longer present by 2010. The group did not contain any individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.6% | 86.5% | -2.37% |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 5.42% | 56.65% |
| White | 6.35% | 4.19% | -34.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.48% | 0% |
| Black | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |