Explore the Family Name Portland
The meaning of Portland
English: habitational name from Portland (Dorset). The placename derives from Old English port ‘harbor, port’ + land ‘land, tract of land, estate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Portland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Portland" has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 142,819 in terms of popularity, with 107 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 143,149, while the count of individuals bearing the surname rose to 116, marking an 8.41% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.04 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,819 | #143,149 | -0.23% |
| Count | 107 | 116 | 8.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portland
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Portland," the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those who identify as White predominantly carry it. In 2000, 87.85% of the bearers identified as White, and this figure increased to 89.66% by 2010. In contrast, the percentage of bearers identifying as Black fell from 10.28% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The data was suppressed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, indicating no significant numbers in these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.85% | 89.66% | 2.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 10.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |