Explore the Family Name Poertner
The meaning of Poertner
German (Pörtner): see Portner. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Poertner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poertner saw a slight uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,396th most popular surname and by 2010, it had climbed to 61,899th position, recording a 0.8% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 8% from 300 in 2000 to 324 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #61,899 | 0.8% |
| Count | 300 | 324 | 8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poertner
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Poertner surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease over the decade from 97% to 94.14%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, or Black in either year. Notably, the period saw emergence of some diversity within Poertners, with 2.47% identifying as Hispanic and 1.54% as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where there had been no recorded instances in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 94.14% | -2.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |