Explore the Family Name Pottinger
The meaning of Pottinger
1. English: occupational name for a maker or seller of pottage, from Middle English potager(e) ‘maker or seller of pottage’ (Old French potagier), a pottage being a thick soup or broth, usually of pulses. 2. German (mainly Pöttinger): habitational name for someone from a place called Potting or Pötting in Bavaria. Compare Pettinger.
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How common is the last name Pottinger in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pottinger has seen a considerable increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 25,356 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 22,183 - an increase of 12.51%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname has increased from 917 to 1,164 over the same decade, a jump of 26.94%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, this represents an increase from 0.34 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,356 | #22,183 | 12.51% |
| Count | 917 | 1,164 | 26.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.39 | 14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pottinger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the distribution among those with the surname Pottinger has shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased from 57.36% to 48.71%, a reduction of 15.08%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as Black increased from 37.51% to 43.81%, a rise of 16.80%. The Hispanic share increased significantly, more than doubling from 2.07% to 4.30%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw an increase, from 2.40% to 2.58%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no individuals of these ethnicities identified with the surname Pottinger during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.36% | 48.71% | -15.08% |
| Black | 37.51% | 43.81% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 4.3% | 107.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 2.58% | 7.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |