Explore the Family Name Polter
The meaning of Polter
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a baker, from Hebrew palter. 2. English (mainly Gloucestershire): variant of Poulter. This surname is rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aviva, Dovid, Emanuel, Herschel, Mendel, Schneur, Shraga, Yehoshua, Yosef.
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How common is the last name Polter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of Polter as a surname has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked 60,390 among all surnames in the United States but dropped to 73,666 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 22%. The number of individuals bearing the name also fell from 312 to 263 during this period, indicating a dip of around 16%. The proportion of people named Polter per 100,000 population also decreased by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #73,666 | -21.98% |
| Count | 312 | 263 | -15.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Polter, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is primarily White. In 2000, about 96.15% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 98.10% in 2010. There was a notable change in the percentage of Black individuals with the Polter surname, which dropped from 3.21% in 2000 to zero in 2010. During both census years, there were no recorded instances of the Polter surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 98.1% | 2.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |