Explore the Family Name Pounders
The meaning of Pounders
English: variant of Pounder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pounders in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Pounders" slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it fell from 13,207 to 13,985, marking a decrease of 5.89%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people with the Pounders surname increased by 1.65% to 2,155 individuals. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 7.59%, dropping from 0.79 to 0.73.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,207 | #13,985 | -5.89% |
| Count | 2,120 | 2,155 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.73 | -7.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pounders
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows an interesting shift over the same decade. The percentage of Pounders identified as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.28% to 0.60%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase of 12.12%. The majority of Pounders identified as White, however, there was a slight decrease of 1.03% in this group. Additionally, there was significant growth within the Hispanic group with an increase of 33.33%. Those who identify as Black also saw an increase, moving from 2.64% to 3.11%. Conversely, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a significant reduction of 51.52%. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.01% | 93.04% | -1.03% |
| Black | 2.64% | 3.11% | 17.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.48% | 12.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.44% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.6% | 114.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.32% | -51.52% |