Explore the Family Name Powdrill
The meaning of Powdrill
English (Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire; of Norman origin): nickname from Anglo-Norman French poutrel, putrel ‘colt, horse’ (medieval Latin pultrellus), probably denoting one of a lively or frisky disposition.
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How common is the last name Powdrill in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Powdrill has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Powdrill was the 65,862nd most popular surname in the United States, with 281 people carrying this name. By 2010, it fell to 70,833rd place despite only a marginal decrease in the count to 276 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 10%, indicating a waning prevalence of this surname in the U.S.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #70,833 | -7.55% |
| Count | 281 | 276 | -1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Powdrill
When it comes to ethnic identity, the same census data reports changes in the distribution of the surname Powdrill among different ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. The surname was predominantly associated with White and Black ethnic groups in 2000, with 52.67% and 44.84% respectively. By 2010, while the percentage of Black individuals with the surname Powdrill saw a slight increase to 45.29%, there was a decrease amongst those identified as White dropping to 47.83%. Interestingly, no Powdrills were recorded as being of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year. Furthermore, by 2010, the surname Powdrill appeared among those identifying as Two or more races and Hispanics, albeit at low rates of 4.35% and 1.81% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.67% | 47.83% | -9.19% |
| Black | 44.84% | 45.29% | 1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.35% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |