Explore the Family Name Posten
The meaning of Posten
German: probably a variant of Post 1 or 2; or alternatively from a (dialect) variant of the personal name Sebastian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Posten in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Posten has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,744 and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 27,481, exhibiting a change of 0.95%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 816 in 2000 to 877 in 2010, marking an increase of 7.48%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,744 | #27,481 | 0.95% |
| Count | 816 | 877 | 7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Posten
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Posten also saw some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identify as White, with figures remaining relatively stable at 90.56% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 90.31% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 36.91%, while those of Hispanic ethnicity experienced a substantial growth of 59.30%. On the other hand, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities slightly declined, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly by 61.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.56% | 90.31% | -0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 3.19% | 36.91% |
| Black | 3.31% | 3.19% | -3.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 1.37% | -6.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.37% | 59.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.47% | 0.57% | -61.22% |