Explore the Family Name Potthoff
The meaning of Potthoff
North German: habitational name from a farm in Westphalia named as Potthof ‘(plant) nursery, orchard (?)’, from Middle Low German pot(t)e ‘seedling, young plant’ + hof ‘farm(yard). Compare Puthoff. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Henrich, Kurt, Sieglinde, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Potthoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Potthoff saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,815th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 25,064th place. This represents a 5.24% decrease in its rank. Despite this shift, the actual count of individuals with the surname remained steady at 991 across both years. As a result, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 in the population also experienced a minor decrease, from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,815 | #25,064 | -5.24% |
| Count | 991 | 991 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Potthoff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Potthoff has witnessed some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, a percentage that slightly increased from 95.56% in 2000 to 95.66% in 2010. The second largest group, those identifying as two or more races, saw an increase of 21.99%, moving from 1.41% to 1.72%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic declined significantly, by 37.27%, dropping from 1.61% to 1.01%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased, albeit slightly, from 1.41% to 1.31%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 95.66% | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.72% | 21.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 1.31% | -7.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.01% | -37.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |