Explore the Family Name Pothier
The meaning of Pothier
French: variant of Potier ‘potter’. History: Jean-Baptiste Pothier from Chartres in Eure-et-Loir, France, married Marie-Étiennette Beauvais in Montreal, QC, in 1688. Jean Pothier from France married Anne Poirier in Acadia c.1699. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Andre, Andree, Chantal, Donat, Gaston, Josee, Lucien, Marcel, Narcisse, Raoul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pothier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pothier ranked 20,854 in year 2000 and dropped slightly to 21,184 by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity of about 1.58%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Pothier surname increased from 1,177 in 2000 to 1,239 in 2010, marking a rise of approximately 5.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also declined by around 4.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,854 | #21,184 | -1.58% |
| Count | 1,177 | 1,239 | 5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pothier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of the individuals carrying the Pothier surname identify as White, with percentages remaining fairly stable at 96.86% in 2000 and 96.77% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly by 48.39% over the decade, while there was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0.59% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010. Identification with two or more races was not present in 2000 but appeared in 2010, accounting for 0.81% of individuals with the Pothier surname. The percentages of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw minimal change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 96.77% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 0.97% | 64.41% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0.97% | 4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.48% | -48.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |