Explore the Family Name Pongratz
How common is the last name Pongratz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pongratz saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,265th, with a count of 512 and a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 40,082nd, with a count of 547 individuals carrying the Pongratz surname. This represents a minimal but positive change of 0.45 in rank and a 6.84% growth in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #40,082 | 0.45% |
| Count | 512 | 547 | 6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pongratz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Pongratz surname identify as White, with a very slight decrease from 95.90% in 2000 to 95.80% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped marginally, from 1.76% to 1.65%. There was also a notable reduction in individuals identifying with two or more races, decreasing from 1.37% to 1.10%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 95.8% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.65% | -6.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.1% | -19.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |