Explore the Family Name Powderly
The meaning of Powderly
Irish: possibly a habitational name from Powerlough in County Meath, but the origin is ultimately uncertain. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Caitlin.
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How common is the last name Powderly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Powderly has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 50,055 in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 48,800. This represents a change of 2.51. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, rising from 393 in 2000 to 432 in 2010, which translates into a growth of 9.92. However, the proportion of people with the surname Powderly per 100,000 remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #48,800 | 2.51% |
| Count | 393 | 432 | 9.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Powderly
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Powderly, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White. In 2000, about 96.18% of the people with the surname Powderly identified as White, and this figure grew slightly to 97.22% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.78% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 97.22% | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 1.62% | -8.99% |
| 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% |