Explore the Family Name Ponthieux
The meaning of Ponthieux
French: variant of Ponthieu, a habitational name from Ponthieu, a region (former county) in Picardy, between the rivers Authie and Somme.
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How common is the last name Ponthieux in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ponthieux saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. The rank fell by 0.74% from 51,233 in 2000 to 51,610 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.5%, from 382 in 2000 to 403 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of Ponthieux per 100k people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #51,610 | -0.74% |
| Count | 382 | 403 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ponthieux
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in the distribution of ethnic identities associated with the surname Ponthieux between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 4.69%, while those identifying as Hispanic and Black rose significantly, by 121.02% and 164.89% respectively. The percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were consistently zero in both years. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying with two or more ethnicities slightly dropped by 5.10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 91.07% | -4.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 3.47% | 121.02% |
| Black | 1.31% | 3.47% | 164.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.49% | -5.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |