Explore the Family Name Pour
The meaning of Pour
1. Iranian: from Persian pūr ‘son’, forming the second part (originally a suffix) of compound names such as Alipour or Ali Pour, having the meaning ‘son of’. Compare Poor. 2. Czech: from a vernacular form of the German status name for a peasant Bauer. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Bijan, Mohsen, Said, Hassan, Khalil, Shahriar, Taghi.
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How common is the last name Pour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pour experienced a modest gain in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008 with a count of 291, and by 2010, its rank had risen to 60,960 with an increased count of 330, marking a change of 4.76% in rank and a 13.4% increase in occurrences. However, the proportion per 100k individuals remained steady at 0.11 across the decade, indicating that despite its growing prevalence, the surname Pour is still relatively uncommon in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #60,960 | 4.76% |
| Count | 291 | 330 | 13.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pour
When discussing the ethnic identity affiliated with the surname Pour, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, notable shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 5.81%, and those identifying as Black soared by 156.85%. Interestingly, there was also a newfound Hispanic presence within this demographic, which hadn't been previously recorded in 2000. Meanwhile, the White demographic saw a significant drop of 22.45%, and those identifying as Two or more races declined by 62.19%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained constant at 0% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.98% | 59.7% | -22.45% |
| Black | 11.68% | 30% | 156.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.44% | 3.64% | 5.81% |
| Two or More Races | 7.22% | 2.73% | -62.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |