Explore the Family Name Ponto
The meaning of Ponto
German: variant of Pontow, perhaps a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place of this name. The family originated in the area formerly known as the Netzekreis, a region on the Netze River (Polish name Notec), near Czarnków, Poland. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Elfriede, Gerhardt, Gerhart, Orlo, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Ponto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ponto has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,383rd most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it fell to the 33,087th spot, marking an 8.9% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 726 in 2000 to 692 in 2010, a 4.68% reduction. This trend is also reflected in the proportion per 100k people which fell from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, a 14.81% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,383 | #33,087 | -8.9% |
| Count | 726 | 692 | -4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ponto
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Ponto over the same period shows some changes. Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, those identifying as White made up the largest portion with 94.35% in 2000, but this dropped to 91.62% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant increase, rising from 1.79% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010, a 85.47% surge. Additionally, the category "Two or more races" saw a minor increase from 1.10% to 1.16%. Interestingly, there was a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 that wasn't recorded in 2000, while the Black percentage dropped to zero. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 91.62% | -2.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.32% | 85.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.16% | 5.45% |
| Black | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |