Explore the Family Name Portwood
The meaning of Portwood
English (Lincolnshire): habitational name from either Portwood in Lancashire or Portwood Farm in Norfolk.
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How common is the last name Portwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Portwood showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,347 in popularity, with 2,094 individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, it fell to rank 14,299 with a count of 2,093 — a minor change of -0.05%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.78 to 0.71, reflecting an overall drop of -8.97% in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,347 | #14,299 | -7.13% |
| Count | 2,094 | 2,093 | -0.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.71 | -8.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portwood
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals subtle shifts for those with the Portwood surname. The majority identified as white, making up 90.54% in 2000 and 89.73% in 2010. However, there were notable changes among other groups. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 10.42% and 17.28% respectively. Meanwhile, those who identified with two or more races doubled from 0.91% to 1.82%. The Hispanic ethnicity witnessed a rise of 20.88%, whereas the Black group experienced a slight decline of 1.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.54% | 89.73% | -0.89% |
| Black | 6.35% | 6.26% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.82% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.1% | 20.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.81% | 0.67% | -17.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.43% | -10.42% |