Explore the Family Name Portalatin
The meaning of Portalatin
Spanish (Portalatín): topographic name for someone living ‘by the Latin gate’, a locality that has not been identified. This surname is most common in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Manuel, Miguel, Ramon, Angel, Efrain, Felipe, Gerardo, Juan, Nestor, Rafael, Alfredo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Portalatin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Portalatin saw a growth in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 25,775th place in 2000 to 24,237th place in 2010, reflecting an increase of approximately 5.97 percent. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the surname Portalatin increased by over 15 percent from 897 in 2000 to 1,035 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by around 6.06 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,775 | #24,237 | 5.97% |
| Count | 897 | 1,035 | 15.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.35 | 6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portalatin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Portalatin surname. The data indicates that people with this surname are predominantly of Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 89.52 percent in 2000 and slightly increasing to 90.53 percent in 2010. Concurrently, those identifying as White decreased by nearly 20 percent, moving from 8.92 percent in 2000 to 7.15 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a significant increase, rising from 1.11 percent in 2000 to 1.64 percent in 2010. There were no reported changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.52% | 90.53% | 1.13% |
| White | 8.92% | 7.15% | -19.84% |
| Black | 1.11% | 1.64% | 47.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |