Explore the Family Name Poitier
The meaning of Poitier
French: variant of Poitiers, a habitational name from Poitiers, a city in Vienne. This surname, which is rare in France, is most common in the Bahamas.
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How common is the last name Poitier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poitier has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Poitier was ranked 45,829th and this improved to 41,359th by 2010, marking a 9.75% rise within these ten years. The count of individuals with the surname also saw an increase from 439 in 2000 to 526 in 2010, a noteworthy growth of 19.82%. Likewise, the proportion of Poitiers per 100,000 people slightly rose by 12.5%, from 0.16 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #41,359 | 9.75% |
| Count | 439 | 526 | 19.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poitier
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Poitier also witnessed changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant majority of Poitiers identified as Black (93.62%), but this percentage decreased to 90.30% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among Poitiers experienced a 57.56% increase, rising from 2.05% to 3.23%. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as White increased by 56.59%, moving up from 1.82% to 2.85%. There was also a significant 76.10% increase in Poitiers who identify with two or more ethnic identities, growing from 2.05% to 3.61%. Notably, there were no Poitiers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.62% | 90.3% | -3.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 3.61% | 76.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.23% | 57.56% |
| White | 1.82% | 2.85% | 56.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |