Explore the Family Name Posen
The meaning of Posen
Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Poznań (German Posen) in west-central Poland. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Joachim, Yosef.
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How common is the last name Posen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Posen's popularity has slightly declined over time. In 2000, it was ranked 56,979 in terms of prevalence but dropped to 59,742 by 2010, a change of -4.85%. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 335 to 338 during the same period, an increase of 0.9%. The proportion of people named Posen per 100k also saw a decrease of -8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #59,742 | -4.85% |
| Count | 335 | 338 | 0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Posen
Regarding ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Posen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.03% observed over the decade. No changes were seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at 0.00 for both years. Interestingly, the rate of those reporting two or more races decreased to zero by 2010, while the Hispanic category increased to 1.78% in the same year, indicating a shift in the ethnic identity associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 97.04% | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |