Explore the Family Name Pontious
The meaning of Pontious
Altered form of German Pontius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pontious in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pontious saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 21,156th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 20,949th spot, reflecting a 0.98% change. Furthermore, the count of people with the Pontious surname rose from 1,156 to 1,257 during this decade, marking an 8.74% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,156 | #20,949 | 0.98% |
| Count | 1,156 | 1,257 | 8.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pontious
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pontious identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease from 95.07% in 2000 to 94.03% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Pontious surname increased significantly, growing by 68.03%. In 2000, 1.47% identified as Hispanic, which jumped to 2.47% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were suppressed or remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 94.03% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.47% | 68.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.91% | -4.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |