Explore the Family Name Points
The meaning of Points
English (of Norman origin): 1. from the Old French personal name Ponz, Ponce, from Latin Pontius (see Ponce). 2. habitational name from any of several places called Ponts (such as those in Manche and in Seine-Maritime, Normandy), from Latin pontes ‘bridges’. This name has been established since the 13th century in Ireland, where it appears as Pounce and Pounche, and is Gaelicized as Púinse. 3. occasionally a nickname for a fop or dandy, from the plural of Middle English poynte ‘tagged lace or cord’.
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How common is the last name Points in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Points" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 24,615 in 2000 to 26,630 in 2010, marking an 8.19% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 951 in 2000 to 915 in 2010, which is a 3.79% reduction. The proportion of people named Points per 100,000 also experienced an 11.43% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,615 | #26,630 | -8.19% |
| Count | 951 | 915 | -3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Points
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname "Points" also based on the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 86.23% in 2000 to 86.56% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased from 7.78% to 7.43% over the same period. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also declined from 2.84% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased from 2.10% to 2.19%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.23% | 86.56% | 0.38% |
| Black | 7.78% | 7.43% | -4.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 2.73% | -3.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.19% | 4.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |