Explore the Family Name Postema
The meaning of Postema
Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: variant of Postma. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Dirk, Maarten, Marinus, Wiebe.
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How common is the last name Postema in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Postema has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 41,060 in 2000 to 38,484 in 2010, reflecting an upswing of approximately 6.27%. In terms of actual count, there was a growth of nearly 14.77%, with the number of people carrying the Postema name rising from 501 in 2000 to 575 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Postema surname per 100,000 residents remained static at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #38,484 | 6.27% |
| Count | 501 | 575 | 14.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Postema
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Postema between 2000 and 2010. The most substantial change is seen in the White category, which decreased by 4.05% from 98.60% in 2000 to 94.61% in 2010. The census for 2010 also shows new instances of Postema bearers identifying as 'Two or more races', 'Hispanic' and 'Black', constituting 2.09%, 1.57%, and 1.22% respectively. These categories were not represented in 2000. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 94.61% | -4.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |