Explore the Family Name Poynor
The meaning of Poynor
English (Staffordshire and Leicestershire; of Norman origin): variant of Poyner.
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How common is the last name Poynor in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Poynor fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Poynor was ranked as the 24,827th most popular surname, a number that slightly increased to 25,572 in 2010. This represents a -3.0% change in rank. During the same period, the count of individuals sharing this surname rose from 941 to 965, marking a 2.55% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by -5.71%, presenting a drop from 0.35 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #25,572 | -3% |
| Count | 941 | 965 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poynor
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Poynor identify as White, though there has been a -1.64% decrease from 2000 to 2010 (97.77% down to 96.17%). There were also some notable changes in other categories. The Hispanic community saw a significant increase of 82.43%, growing from 0.74% to 1.35%. Similarly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname rose by 40.54%, moving from 0.74% to 1.04%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities remained constant at 0%, while a new category appeared in 2010 – those identifying as two or more races, at 0.73%. Data for certain groups was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 96.17% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.35% | 82.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 1.04% | 40.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |