Explore the Family Name Portwine
The meaning of Portwine
1. English (Surrey and Middlesex): Anglicized form of French Potvin. 2. Americanized form of French Canadian Potvin 1, itself a shortened (altered) form of French Poitevin (see Poitevint). Compare Potwin.
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How common is the last name Portwine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Portwine experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 111,740 in 2000 and 113,791 in 2010, the surname decreased in rank by 1.84%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 146 to 154 during the same time period, a rise of 5.48%. The proportion of people named Portwine per 100k of population remained stable at 0.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #113,791 | -1.84% |
| Count | 146 | 154 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portwine
Focusing on ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Portwine identify as White, accounting for 85.62% in 2000 and 81.17% in 2010. This showed a decrease of 5.2%. There was also a notable decline in those identifying as Black, from 8.22% to 5.19%, which equates to a decrease of 36.86%. However, both Hispanic and individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities saw increases in 2010, rising to 5.84% (from 5.48%) and 6.49% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.62% | 81.17% | -5.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 6.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.48% | 5.84% | 6.57% |
| Black | 8.22% | 5.19% | -36.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |