Explore the Family Name Poudrier
The meaning of Poudrier
French: from Middle French poudrier ‘gunpowder maker’, applied as an occupational name or as a soldier’s name, possibly referring to a soldier charged with maintaining the supply of (gun)powder. This surname is very rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Herve, Cecile, Normand, Veronique.
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How common is the last name Poudrier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Poudrier has remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010, with a slight dip in rankings and proportion per 100k population. In 2000, Poudrier was ranked 49,563 and dropped marginally to 49,636 in 2010. The count of individuals with the Poudrier surname saw a small increase of 6.28%, growing from 398 to 423 over the decade. Negative change in its popularity rank and proportion per 100k people indicates that other surnames may have gained popularity at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #49,636 | -0.15% |
| Count | 398 | 423 | 6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poudrier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Poudrier is predominantly White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 96% of those with the Poudrier surname identified as White. There was a minor increase in this percentage, from 96.73% in 2000 to 96.93% in 2010. Over the same period, there was some fluctuation within the other ethnic groups. The Hispanic ethnicity, which accounted for 2.26% of the Poudriers in 2000, disappeared by 2010. Conversely, no one with the Poudrier surname identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this category made up 1.42% of the group in 2010. There were no Poudriers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 96.93% | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |