Explore the Family Name Portney
The meaning of Portney
Altered form of Jewish Portnoy or North German Portner. The surname Portner is also found in France (mainly Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques.
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How common is the last name Portney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Portney has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Portney was ranked at 89,895, but by 2010 it had risen in the ranks to 83,541, marking a change of 7.07%. Simultaneously, the count of individuals with the Portney surname increased from 191 to 225, showing a rise of 17.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew from 0.07 to 0.08, representing a 14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #83,541 | 7.07% |
| Count | 191 | 225 | 17.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portney
In terms of ethnicity, the Portney surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.86% of those bearing this surname identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 91.56% in 2010. Over this same decade, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals with the Portney surname identifying as Black, moving from 2.62% in 2000 to 4.00% in 2010, a change of 52.67%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained constant at 0.00%, with no reported changes between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 91.56% | -5.47% |
| Black | 2.62% | 4% | 52.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |