Explore the Family Name Potluri
The meaning of Potluri
Indian (Andhra Pradesh): Kamma (agrarian) name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Potluri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Potluri has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Potluri was ranked 100,194th in popularity with a count of 167 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the popularity rank had risen to 47,272nd, with the count increasing to 449. This represents a change of 52.82% in rank and a substantial 168.86% in count. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population also grew by 150% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #47,272 | 52.82% |
| Count | 167 | 449 | 168.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.15 | 150% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Potluri
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Potluri surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This ethnic identity experienced a slight increase from 93.41% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 62.67%, while the percentage identifying as White saw a reduction of 47.83%. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Potluri surname identifying as Hispanic or Black in either census year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where previously there had been none.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.41% | 95.32% | 2.04% |
| White | 2.99% | 1.56% | -47.83% |
| Two or More Races | 3.59% | 1.34% | -62.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |