Explore the Family Name Poncelet
The meaning of Poncelet
French (mainly northeastern) and Walloon: 1. topographic name from a diminutive of Old French poncel ‘little bridge’, or a habitational name from (Le) Poncelet, the name of several places in the northeastern part of France. 2. from a pet form (double diminutive) of the French personal name Ponce. This surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 1 above) is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: French Alain, Benoit. German Erwin, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Poncelet in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poncelet has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this name ranked 64,750th in the United States but jumped to 64,721st by 2010, marking a 0.04% increase. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 287 to 307 during this decade, which is an increase of almost 7%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #64,721 | 0.04% |
| Count | 287 | 307 | 6.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poncelet
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Poncelet, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified as White. In 2000, about 95.47% of Poncelets were White, which decreased slightly to 93.49% in 2010. People identifying as two or more races made up 2.09% of the Poncelets in 2000, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of Poncelets who identified as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there was a small representation of Hispanics among the Poncelets at 3.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 93.49% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |