Explore the Family Name Poinsette
The meaning of Poinsette
Variant of Poinsett, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poinsette in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Poinsette' has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,700th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, its rank increased to 76,029. This represents a change of 0.87 percent. The number of people bearing this surname also rose by 8.58 percent from 233 individuals in 2000 to 253 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of Poinsettes per 100k people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #76,029 | 0.87% |
| Count | 233 | 253 | 8.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poinsette
The Decennial U.S. Census provides an insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname 'Poinsette.' As per the data from 2000 and 2010, there were no significant changes. The majority of those with this last name identified as Black, accounting for 78.97 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 78.26 percent in 2010. A smaller but notable portion identified as White, comprising 19.31 percent in 2000, which slightly dropped to 18.97 percent in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.97% | 78.26% | -0.9% |
| White | 19.31% | 18.97% | -1.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |