Explore the Family Name Potters
The meaning of Potters
1. Dutch: patronymic for the son of a potter (see Potter). 2. English: variant of Potter, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Potters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Potters" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,466th most popular in the United States, with approximately 238 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, both its rank and count had decreased, falling to 83,226th and declining to just 226 individuals respectively. This represents a change of -10.28 in rank and -5.04 in count during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #83,226 | -10.28% |
| Count | 238 | 226 | -5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Potters
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those with the surname "Potters" predominantly identify as White, with this group increasing by 7.47% from 81.93% in 2000 to 88.05% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Black saw a significant decrease over this period, dropping by 43.32% from 16.39% in 2000 to 9.29% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with the surname "Potters" identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.93% | 88.05% | 7.47% |
| Black | 16.39% | 9.29% | -43.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |