Explore the Family Name Poundstone
The meaning of Poundstone
Americanized form (translation into English) of South German Pfundstein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poundstone in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Poundstone has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010. The rank fell from 57,985 in 2000 to 60,636 in 2010, showing a decrease of 4.57%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Poundstone surname slightly increased by 1.22% over the same period, from 328 in 2000 to 332 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.33%, dropping from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #60,636 | -4.57% |
| Count | 328 | 332 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poundstone
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the Poundstone surname identify as White. This ethnic group represented 99.09% of all Poundstones in 2000 and decreased slightly to 95.78% in 2010. Over the decade, there was also a small emergence of Poundstones identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 2.41% in 2010 compared to none in 2000. There were no recorded instances of Poundstones identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.09% | 95.78% | -3.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |