Explore the Family Name Poer
The meaning of Poer
English: variant of Poor (see Power).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Poer has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank was 35621 with a count of 597, accounting for 0.22 per 100,000. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 38582 and the count decreased to 573, representing a proportion of only 0.19 per 100,000. This represents changes of -8.31 in rank and -4.02 in count respectively, indicating a decreased usage of this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #38,582 | -8.31% |
| Count | 597 | 573 | -4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poer
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data paints an interesting picture. In 2000, 95.64% of individuals with the Poer surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.76% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase over the decade from 2.68% to 2.97%. Moreover, the occurrence of the Poer surname among Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% to 1.05% during this period. However, no individuals with the Poer surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races fell from 1.17% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 94.76% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.97% | 10.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |