Explore the Family Name Purinton
The meaning of Purinton
English: probably a habitational name from a lost orunidentified place.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Purinton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Purinton has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Purinton ranked 25,169th in terms of popularity, while a decade later in 2010, it fell to rank 26,126th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Purinton surname increased modestly by 1.41%, from 924 people in 2000 to 937 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people experienced a 5.88% decrease over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #26,126 | -3.8% |
| Count | 924 | 937 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purinton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Purinton also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with the Purinton surname identify as White, with this group increasing slightly by 0.51% over the decade. There was a small decrease of 1.32% among those who identified as belonging to two or more races. Hispanic representation among Purintons decreased by 6.8%. Interestingly, there was a significant drop of 40.74% in the number of Purintons who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained constant at zero through both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 95.84% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 1.92% | -6.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.75% | -1.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 0.64% | -40.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |