Explore the Family Name Portanova
The meaning of Portanova
Italian, Portuguese, and Galician: habitational name from a place or locality called Portanova ‘new gate’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Vito, Angelo, Carmine, Antonio, Concetta, Giovanni, Leonardo, Nicola, Ottavio, Sabato, Sal.
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How common is the last name Portanova in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Portanova has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,987th and rose to the 39,960th position by 2010, marking a growth of 2.51 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 502 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, indicating an increase of 9.36 percent. However, the ratio per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.19 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #39,960 | 2.51% |
| Count | 502 | 549 | 9.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portanova
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although there was a decrease from 94.02 percent in 2000 to 89.07 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation experienced significant growth, jumping from 4.98 percent in 2000 to 7.47 percent in 2010, which is a 50 percent increase. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Two or More Races and Black by 2010, at 1.64 percent and 1.09 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.02% | 89.07% | -5.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.98% | 7.47% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |