Explore the Family Name Postal
The meaning of Postal
1. German: variant of Postel and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. French (northeastern) and Walloon: occupational name from Old Walloon postal(h) ‘mayor’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Postal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Postal saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,909 in popularity and had 438 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 48,060 with a minor increase in count to 440. The proportion of people with the surname Postal per 100,000 decreased by 6.25%, indicating its declining prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #48,060 | -4.69% |
| Count | 438 | 440 | 0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Postal
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Postal identify as White, with an increase from 94.75% in 2000 to 95% in 2010. The Hispanic identity saw a decrease from 2.05% to 1.82% over the decade, while those identifying as Black increased from 1.83% to 2.05%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified with two or more ethnicities recorded for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 95% | 0.26% |
| Black | 1.83% | 2.05% | 12.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.82% | -11.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |