Explore the Family Name Powanda
The meaning of Powanda
Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): variant of Powada, unexplained. The surname Powanda is no longer found in Poland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Powanda in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Powanda saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Powanda was ranked as the 84,631st most popular surname in the United States, however, by 2010 it fell to 91,221st, representing a drop in popularity of 7.79 percent. The total count of individuals with the Powanda surname also decreased marginally from 206 to 202 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #91,221 | -7.79% |
| Count | 206 | 202 | -1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Powanda
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Powanda surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a small decrease from 92.72 percent to 89.11 percent. The proportion identifying as Hispanic increased by 29.78 percent over the same period, rising from 5.34 percent to 6.93 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was a new representation in 2010, with 3.47 percent of Powandas identifying as belonging to two or more racial backgrounds.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.72% | 89.11% | -3.89% |
| Hispanic | 5.34% | 6.93% | 29.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |