Explore the Family Name Porath
The meaning of Porath
1. German (of Slavic origin): nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name for a counselor, from a Germanized form of Slavic porada ‘consultation; advice, counsel’ (see also Porada). 2. Jewish (Israeli): from a Biblical personal name meaning ‘fruitful’ (an allusion to Joseph).
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How common is the last name Porath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Porath has seen a slight decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Porath was ranked 17,436th in popularity and this rank dropped to 19,097th in 2010, indicating a 9.53 percent decrease. The total number of people bearing the Porath surname also reduced slightly from 1,491 in 2000 to 1,425 in 2010, marking a 4.43 percent drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 12.73 percent from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,436 | #19,097 | -9.53% |
| Count | 1,491 | 1,425 | -4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.48 | -12.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porath
The Decennial U.S. Census data for the ethnic identity associated with the Porath surname shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. While there were no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with this surname in 2000, an appearance of 0.63 percent American Indian and Alaskan Native was noted in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.45 percent in 2000 to 94.60 percent in 2010, a change of -1.92 percent. Meanwhile, the representation of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.35 percent in 2000 to 2.88 percent in 2010, marking a 22.55 percent rise. Notably, there was also a significant increase in individuals reporting two or more races, jumping from 0.67 percent in 2000 to 1.26 percent in 2010, which indicates an 88.06 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 94.6% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.88% | 22.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 1.26% | 88.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |