Explore the Family Name Pouncy
The meaning of Pouncy
English (Dorset): variant of Pouncey. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Pouncy in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pouncy saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 21,113 but rose to 20,201 in 2010, corresponding to a growth of 4.32%. The count also increased by 13.81%, from 1,159 people with this surname in 2000 to 1,319 in 2010. This resulted in a proportional rise from 0.43 per 100,000 people to 0.45 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,113 | #20,201 | 4.32% |
| Count | 1,159 | 1,319 | 13.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.45 | 4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pouncy
Based on the ethnicity data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Pouncy from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identified as Black, although their proportion decreased slightly from 85.85% to 83.70%. The percentage of those identifying as White also declined from 10.35% to 9.10%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races both saw increases; the Hispanic representation rose from 1.04% to 2.65%, while the proportion of those with two or more races went up from 2.33% to 4.17%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaska Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.85% | 83.7% | -2.5% |
| White | 10.35% | 9.1% | -12.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 4.17% | 78.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.65% | 154.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |