Explore the Family Name De Ponte
The meaning of De Ponte
Italian: variant of Da Ponte. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Augustino, Nicola, Nicolo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Ponte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Ponte has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 35,585th most popular surname, and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 36,695th, indicating a decrease in popularity by 3.12%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 598 in 2000 to 609 in 2010, an increase of 1.84%. The proportion of the De Ponte surname per 100,000 individuals also showed a decrease of 4.55% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,585 | #36,695 | -3.12% |
| Count | 598 | 609 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Ponte
Considering the ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes within a decade. People with the De Ponte surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased sharply by almost 46%, falling from 10.03% in 2000 to 5.42% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic, however, more than doubled from 4.35% to 9.36%. The majority ethnicity remained White, despite a slight dip from 69.73% to 69.46%. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races remained almost the same at around 15%. There were no individuals who identified themselves as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.73% | 69.46% | -0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 15.38% | 15.44% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 4.35% | 9.36% | 115.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.03% | 5.42% | -45.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |