Explore the Family Name De Porter
The meaning of De Porter
Americanized form of Flemish and Dutch De Poorter. Compare Porter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Porter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Porter has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 59,611 in terms of popularity and fell to 64,200 by 2010, marking a 7.7% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 317 to 310 during this period, a reduction of approximately 2.21%. The proportion of people named De Porter per 100,000 inhabitants dropped by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #64,200 | -7.7% |
| Count | 317 | 310 | -2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Porter
As for De Porter's ethnic identity distribution, significant changes were observed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 1.58% of those bearing the De Porter name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, this group was no longer represented in the data. Similarly, the percentage identifying as having two or more races went from 1.58% to zero as well. Meanwhile, the majority of individuals with the De Porter surname identified as White, slightly increasing from 95.27% in 2000 to 95.48% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 1.58% to 2.58%, representing a 63.29% increase. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 95.48% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.58% | 63.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.58% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |