Explore the Family Name Ponath
The meaning of Ponath
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name, Bonhard, formed with the element bon ‘request, petition’ (compare Latin bonus).
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How common is the last name Ponath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ponath has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 93,427th in popularity and this dropped slightly to 96,368th by 2010, indicating a 3.15% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 182 to 189 during the same time period, marking a 3.85% increase. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decrease of 14.29%, going from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #96,368 | -3.15% |
| Count | 182 | 189 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ponath
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ponath is overwhelmingly White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 99.45% to 98.41%. No individuals identified as Hispanic, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There were likewise no individuals who identified as being of Two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.45% | 98.41% | -1.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |