Explore the Family Name Pottorff
The meaning of Pottorff
Variant of Bottorff, a surname of German origin. Compare Pottorf.
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How common is the last name Pottorff in the United States?
The surname Pottorff, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 21,295th most popular name in the United States but slipped to the 22,892nd spot by 2010, marking a drop of 7.5%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,147 to 1,118 during this period, demonstrating a -2.53% change. Moreover, the proportion of people named Pottorff per 100,000 residents fell from 0.43 to 0.38, reflecting an 11.63% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,295 | #22,892 | -7.5% |
| Count | 1,147 | 1,118 | -2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pottorff
Turning to ethnic identity, the Pottorff surname showed a diverse range in the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. Predominantly, this surname was identified with White ethnicity at 94.72%, though there was a slight decrease from the 96.34% recorded in 2000. Notably, there was a significant increase in the number of Pottorffs identifying as Hispanic, surging 77.86% from 1.31% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. Also, those reporting two or more races grew considerably from 0.78% to 1.34%, a 71.79% rise. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders also rose slightly from 1.13% to 1.16%. The counts for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities remained the same with zero recorded instances.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.72% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.33% | 77.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.34% | 71.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 1.16% | 2.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |