Explore the Family Name Poos
The meaning of Poos
Dutch and Flemish: 1. vowel variant of Paas. 2. possibly also a nickname from Middle Dutch pose ‘pause, resting-time’, for someone who was always ready to take a rest or a nap. This surname is also found in Luxembourg and Germany.
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How common is the last name Poos in the United States?
Based on the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Poos" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 80,502 in terms of prevalence, dropping to 91,625 by 2010, which equates to a change of -13.82%. The count also fell from 219 instances to 201, marking a decline of 8.22%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, sitting at 0.08 in 2000 and reducing to 0.07 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #91,625 | -13.82% |
| Count | 219 | 201 | -8.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poos
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname "Poos", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.75% over the decade. This group represented 93.61% of the "Poos" population in 2000 and fell to 91.04% in 2010. The number of Hispanics saw an increase from 4.57% to 4.98%. However, no significant changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups maintaining their percentages over the period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.61% | 91.04% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 4.98% | 8.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |