Explore the Family Name Podnar
The meaning of Podnar
Slovenian and Croatian: from German Bodner 1 or a topographic name from Slovenian dialect poden ‘bottom (of a valley)’, a word of German origin. As a Slovenian surname, it may also be a habitational name for someone from the valley of Poden (German Bodental) in southern Carinthia, Austria, near the border with Slovenia. Compare Bodner 4.
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How common is the last name Podnar in the United States?
The surname Podnar has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Podnar was ranked as the 74,675th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 241 individuals bearing the name. A decade later, in 2010, the surname had risen to the 71,886th rank and was held by approximately 271 individuals. This represents a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.09 for both years, indicating a stable presence of the surname across the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #71,886 | 3.73% |
| Count | 241 | 271 | 12.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Podnar
In terms of ethnicity, Podnar is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (99.59%) of individuals with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 97.79%, still representing a substantial majority. The census data did not show any significant presence of the Podnar surname among other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 97.79% | -1.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |