Explore the Family Name Poyser
The meaning of Poyser
English (mainly Derbyshire): occupational name from Anglo-Norman French and Middle English poiser, denoting an official in charge of weights and measures or who supervised the weighing of goods. Compare Peyser.
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How common is the last name Poyser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poyser has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 41,859 in terms of frequency of use, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 38,691, marking a 7.57% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 489 in 2000 to 571 in 2010, representing a significant 16.77% growth. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of this surname slightly increased from 0.18 to 0.19, indicating an upward trend of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #38,691 | 7.57% |
| Count | 489 | 571 | 16.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poyser
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Poyser surname is generally associated with several different ethnicities. The largest percentage identify as White, although the proportion decreased from 65.64% in 2000 to 58.84% in 2010. Black representation within the Poyser surname population saw an increase from 27.61% to 33.80%. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase of 30.59% in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.89% to 5.08%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 27.44%, from 2.66% to 1.93%. It's noteworthy that no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.64% | 58.84% | -10.36% |
| Black | 27.61% | 33.8% | 22.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.89% | 5.08% | 30.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 1.93% | -27.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |