Explore the Family Name Por
The meaning of Por
1. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 傅, possibly based on its Hokkien pronunciation, see Fu 1. 2. Hungarian (Pór): status name from pór ‘peasant, lower class’. Compare Poor 2.
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How common is the last name Por in the United States?
The surname 'Por' saw a notable increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 'Por' ranked 66,073 in the list of popular surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had jumped to 56,310—a 14.78% increase. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 280 to 363 during this decade, marking a growth rate of 29.64%. This represents an increase in proportion per 100k from 0.1 to 0.12, or 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #56,310 | 14.78% |
| Count | 280 | 363 | 29.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Por
Information on the ethnic identity associated with 'Por', again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Between 2000 and 2010, this group increased from 60% to 65.29%, a change of 8.82%. The next highest ethnicity group was White, though its representation decreased from 25.36% to 20.94% over the same period. Other groups such as Black saw an increase from 4.64% to 6.06%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 5.36% to 3.58%. A new addition to the ethnic identity of this surname in 2010 was the Hispanic group at 4.13%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 60% | 65.29% | 8.82% |
| White | 25.36% | 20.94% | -17.43% |
| Black | 4.64% | 6.06% | 30.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.36% | 3.58% | -33.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |