Explore the Family Name Pontbriand
The meaning of Pontbriand
French Canadian: altered form of Breton Briand, with the addition of French pont ‘bridge’. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Lucien, Normand, Serge.
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How common is the last name Pontbriand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Pontbriand' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 54,385th in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 59,017th. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 355 people in 2000 to 343 people in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 3.38%. The proportion of people with the surname Pontbriand per 100,000 also decreased by about 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #59,017 | -8.52% |
| Count | 355 | 343 | -3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pontbriand
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the Pontbriand surname identified as White, accounting for 96.34% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.63% in 2010. Another notable change is apparent in the Hispanic category, which recorded no individuals identifying as such in 2000, but saw an increase to 2.92% by 2010. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not record any changes for the decade. Those who claimed two or more races in 2000 (1.69%) were not recorded in 2010, indicating a possible shift in how these individuals identify their ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 95.63% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |