Explore the Family Name Pomfret
The meaning of Pomfret
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Pontefract in Yorkshire, formerly pronounced and sometimes spelled ‘Pomfret’. The placename is from Latin pons, pontis ‘bridge’ + fractus ‘broken’.
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How common is the last name Pomfret in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pomfret's popularity saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pomfret ranked 60,083 among all surnames, and in 2010 it moved to 60,505, marking a minor decrease of 0.7%. However, the actual count of people carrying the Pomfret surname increased from 314 in 2000 to 333 in 2010, a growth of 6.05%. However, the proportion of the Pomfret surname per 100,000 individuals slightly dipped by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #60,505 | -0.7% |
| Count | 314 | 333 | 6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pomfret
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Pomfret. In 2000, the majority of those with the Pomfret surname identified as White at 97.45%, but this decreased to 92.49% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0% to 1.80%, while Hispanic identifiers appeared for the first time in 2010 at 3.30%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.59% to 2.40%. There were no reported changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 92.49% | -5.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.4% | 50.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |