Explore the Family Name Pottle
The meaning of Pottle
English: from the Middle English personal name Potel, an Old French diminutive of Pot, a pet form of Philip.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pottle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pottle held a rank of 28,617 in terms of popularity in the year 2000, and it slightly improved to rank 28,552 by 2010, indicating a minor increase of 0.23%. The count of individuals with the surname increased from 784 to 835 over the same period, marking a growth rate of 6.51%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people holding this surname marginally declined by 3.45%, moving from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,617 | #28,552 | 0.23% |
| Count | 784 | 835 | 6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pottle
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Pottle identify as White, comprising 97.19% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.05% in 2010. A significant change was observed among those identifying with two or more ethnicities, witnessing a 125% increase from 0.64% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. In addition, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.89% to 1.56%. Those who identified as Black in 2000 dropped to zero by 2010, while there was a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation at 0.60% in 2010. No change was recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.05% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.56% | 75.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 1.44% | 125% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |