Explore the Family Name Poss
The meaning of Poss
1. German (also Pöss): variant of Boss. 2. East German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized short form of a Slavic personal name beginning with Bož-, from Slavic bog ‘god’.
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How common is the last name Poss in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Poss has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Poss was ranked the 8072nd most popular surname in the United States, with 3785 individuals carrying it. This accounted for about 1.4 people per 100,000. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 10,036, and the count of people with this surname fell to 3209. This represented only 1.09 individuals per 100,000, indicating a decrease of about 22.14% in its overall prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,072 | #10,036 | -24.33% |
| Count | 3,785 | 3,209 | -15.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.4 | 1.09 | -22.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poss
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Poss also showed some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identified as White increased from 90.17% to 92.83%, while the proportion of those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander heritage rose by around 46.88%, though their overall numbers remained small. Meanwhile, the proportion of Posses identifying as Hispanic increased by about 32.43%. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of Posses who identified as Black, falling from 6.29% to 3.02%. There was also a decrease in the number of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native by approximately 30.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.17% | 92.83% | 2.95% |
| Black | 6.29% | 3.02% | -51.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.96% | 32.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.34% | 9.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.47% | 46.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.37% | -30.19% |