Explore the Family Name Portee
The meaning of Portee
Origin undetermined. In the US, it is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Portee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Portee has slightly decreased over a decade. It was ranked 26,538 in 2000 and dropped to 27,228 in 2010, marking a -2.6% change. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people with the surname Portee actually increased from 864 in 2000 to 888 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 2.78%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname declined by -6.25% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,538 | #27,228 | -2.6% |
| Count | 864 | 888 | 2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portee
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Portee has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Overwhelmingly, Portee is most common among individuals identifying as Black, increasing from 79.17% in 2000 to 81.19% in 2010. The representation of Portee among White individuals declined by -13.53%, from 10.42% to 9.01%. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic community, rising from 3.82% to 5.63%, marking a 47.38% change. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 5.79% to 3.72%, a significant drop of -35.75%. No changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.17% | 81.19% | 2.55% |
| White | 10.42% | 9.01% | -13.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.82% | 5.63% | 47.38% |
| Two or More Races | 5.79% | 3.72% | -35.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |