Explore the Family Name Portera
The meaning of Portera
1. Italian (Sicily): occupational name for a female concierge, from Spanish portera. 2. Spanish: habitational name from Portera in Valencia province, so named from a derivative of porta ‘gate’. This surname is rare in Spain, found mainly in Zaragoza province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvadore, Cosimo, Pasquale, Vito, Arturo, Mario, Rosaria, Salvatore, Vincenzo. Spanish Salvador, Ana.
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How common is the last name Portera in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Portera has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 32,939 in terms of prevalence, compared to a ranking of 37,544 in 2010, showing a decrease of about 14%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased, with 656 individuals in 2000 dropping to 593 individuals in 2010, reflecting around a 10% decrease. For every 100,000 individuals, the proportion named Portera also fell from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #37,544 | -13.98% |
| Count | 656 | 593 | -9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portera
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the surname Portera, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census show some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname were white, accounting for 93.45% in 2000 and rising slightly to 95.45% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented 1.37% in 2000, increasing to 3.37% in 2010, a substantive increase of nearly 146%. Interestingly, the proportion of those with the surname Portera identifying as Black or as two or more races both dropped to zero by 2010. The data does not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 95.45% | 2.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 3.37% | 145.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |