Explore the Family Name Poitra
The meaning of Poitra
Altered form of French Canadian Poitras. It is most common among Native Americans in ND, namely the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. History: Bearers of the surname Poitra are descendants of Jean Poitras/Poidras from France (see Poitras), at least some of them (including Native Americans) through his grandson Michel Poitras, born in 1729 in QC. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poitra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poitra has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 24,615th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed the ranks to become the 22,880th most common surname. This represents a positive change of 7.05%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this last name also rose from 951 in 2000 to 1,119 in 2010—an increase of 17.67%. As a result, the proportion of people named Poitra per 100,000 residents grew by 8.57% during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,615 | #22,880 | 7.05% |
| Count | 951 | 1,119 | 17.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.38 | 8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poitra
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Poitra surname. The majority of individuals with this last name are American Indian and Alaskan Native, with a slight decrease in percentage from 72.34% in 2000 to 71.85% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as White, which saw an increase from 16.51% in 2000 to 18.14% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races declined slightly from 7.05% to 6.34%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 2.94% to 3.40%. There were no Poitras identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 72.34% | 71.85% | -0.68% |
| White | 16.51% | 18.14% | 9.87% |
| Two or More Races | 7.05% | 6.34% | -10.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 3.4% | 15.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |