Explore the Family Name Portes
The meaning of Portes
Catalan: from the plural of porta ‘door, gate’ (see Porta). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Rafael, Ana, Enrique, Luis, Manuel, Abdiel, Alejandro, Andres, Bernarda, Eduvigis, Emilia, Eulalia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Portes in the United States?
The surname Portes has seen a rise in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it held the rank of 45,651; however, in 2010, it moved up to 33,316, an increase of 27.02%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 441 in 2000 to 686 in 2010, indicating a significant growth rate of 55.56%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Portes per 100,000 increased by 43.75% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #33,316 | 27.02% |
| Count | 441 | 686 | 55.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.23 | 43.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portes
In terms of ethnicity, the Portes surname is predominantly associated with the Hispanic community according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a slight increase in the Hispanic representation among those with this surname, moving from 75.51% in 2000 to 80.03% in 2010. White individuals with this surname decreased by 22.68%, and Black representation also saw a minor decrease from 3.85% to 3.50%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation fell slightly from 4.54% to 4.08%. The census did not record any changes for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.51% | 80.03% | 5.99% |
| White | 15.65% | 12.1% | -22.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.54% | 4.08% | -10.13% |
| Black | 3.85% | 3.5% | -9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |