Explore the Family Name Poovey
The meaning of Poovey
Welsh: variant of Povey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poovey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poovey has seen a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,530th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 33,695th position, indicating a change of -6.87%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Poovey surname decreased from 694 in 2000 to 676 in 2010, marking a -2.59% change. The proportion per 100k people also reflected this decline, going from 0.26 in 2000 down to 0.23 in 2010, or an -11.54% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #33,695 | -6.87% |
| Count | 694 | 676 | -2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poovey
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Poovey surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that a majority identify as White. In 2000, a significant 98.41% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.78% in 2010. This represents a subtle shift of -0.64%. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.15% to 1.63%, a significant 41.74% jump. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Poovey surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 97.78% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.63% | 41.74% |
| 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% |