Explore the Family Name Poster
The meaning of Poster
1. East German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Post, Posta, or Postau. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Póstar: nickname for a person who regularly fasted, from a derivative of póst ‘fast(ing)’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a mailman, from German Post ‘mail’ + the agent suffix -er. 4. English: perhaps a variant of Poston, earlier Posterne, with loss of final -n.
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How common is the last name Poster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Poster" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28194 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to rank 31906, reflecting a change of -13.17%. Similarly, the count or number of individuals with this surname also declined from 799 in 2000 to 723 in 2010, indicating a decrease of -9.51%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a downward trend, going from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, a reduction of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,194 | #31,906 | -13.17% |
| Count | 799 | 723 | -9.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poster
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Poster," based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 1% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnicities declined significantly from 1.5% to 0.83%, a decrease of -44.67%. The majority of those with the Poster surname identified as White, though this group saw a minimal decrease from 89.74% to 89.63%. There were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, both groups made a small appearance at 0.83%. Those identifying as Black increased slightly from 6.76% in 2000 to 7.88% in 2010, showing a rise of 16.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.74% | 89.63% | -0.12% |
| Black | 6.76% | 7.88% | 16.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0.83% | -44.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |