Explore the Family Name Poet
The meaning of Poet
English (Surrey): occupational name from Middle English poet(e), poit(e) ‘poet, singer’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poet experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,767th in terms of commonality and dropped to 55,619th place by 2010, a decline of about 11.76%. The count of individuals with the Poet surname also shrank over this decade, dropping from 396 to 369, which represents a reduction of approximately 6.82%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Poet per 100k individuals fell by 13.33% from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #55,619 | -11.76% |
| Count | 396 | 369 | -6.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poet
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Poet surname identify as White. This group constituted 96.46% of all Poets in 2000, although this percentage shrank slightly to 95.39% by 2010. The Hispanic population showed a slight increase in this period, growing from 1.52% to 1.63%, marking a change of about 7.24%. It's important to note that the census did not record any individuals with the Poet surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 95.39% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.63% | 7.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |