Explore the Family Name Porth
The meaning of Porth
German: variant of Port 4. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred, Beate, Horst, Siegfried, Uwe, Volker.
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How common is the last name Porth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Porth has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Porth ranked 31,301 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 37,492, marking a decrease of 19.78%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 700 to 594 during this time period, a 15.14% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Porth per 100k went down by 23.08%, from 0.26 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #37,492 | -19.78% |
| Count | 700 | 594 | -15.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.2 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porth
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Porth, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Porths are White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.57% in 2000 to 94.11% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Porths identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, rising from 2.00% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010, which is a 51.50% change. A small percentage (1.68%) identified with two or more races in 2010, an ethnicity category not present in the 2000 data. There were no Porths who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 94.11% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 3.03% | 51.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |