Explore the Family Name Ponthier
The meaning of Ponthier
French: 1. variant of Pontier. 2. altered form of Ponthieux.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ponthier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ponthier is not very common in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 71,372 in terms of popularity and moved slightly to 72,332 by 2010 — a decrease of 1.35%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 255 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 5.49%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #72,332 | -1.35% |
| Count | 255 | 269 | 5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ponthier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most Ponthiers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 90.20% to 92.94% over the decade. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races fell drastically from 3.53% to 1.86%, showing a significant change of -47.31%. Hispanic representation also saw a decline from 5.49% to 4.09%. No Ponthiers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.2% | 92.94% | 3.04% |
| Hispanic | 5.49% | 4.09% | -25.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3.53% | 1.86% | -47.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |