Explore the Family Name Porr
The meaning of Porr
German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of leeks or other vegetables, from Middle High German porre, pforre ‘leek’ (from Latin porrum). 2. possibly an altered form of South German Pforr, which is a variant of 1, or of Parr. Some characteristic forenames: German Ulrike, Gunther.
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How common is the last name Porr in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Porr' has seen a slight decline in rank from 47,026 in 2000 to 48,800 in 2010, marking a change of -3.77%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 1.65% during the same period, from 425 to 432. The proportion per 100,000 of the population decreased slightly by -6.25%, shifting from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #48,800 | -3.77% |
| Count | 425 | 432 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porr
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Porr' identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 94.59% in 2000 to 91.20% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community saw a significant increase in representation, from 2.12% in 2000 to 3.94% in 2010, an 85.85% change. Similarly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races rose from 1.88% to 3.47%, marking an 84.57% increase. The number of Black individuals with the surname remained largely stable, with a minor decrease of -1.69%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 91.2% | -3.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 3.94% | 85.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 3.47% | 84.57% |
| Black | 1.18% | 1.16% | -1.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |