Explore the Family Name Poskey
The meaning of Poskey
Probably an Americanized form of German Poske (also Pöske), perhaps from a short form of a Slavic personal name formed with bog ‘god’, for example Bogumil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poskey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poskey has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 74,398th and by 2010 it moved to 74,141st, showing a 0.35% growth in ranking. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 242 to 261, marking a 7.85% increase. However, the proportional representation per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09, indicating that although the popularity of the surname increased, it did not significantly outpace population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #74,141 | 0.35% |
| Count | 242 | 261 | 7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poskey
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for the Poskey surname. For instance, those identifying as White decreased from 90.50% in 2000 to 78.93% in 2010, a drop of 12.78%. On the contrary, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 7.44% in 2000 to 19.16% in 2010, a remarkable 157.53% increase. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Poskey surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 78.93% | -12.78% |
| Hispanic | 7.44% | 19.16% | 157.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |