Explore the Family Name Punt
The meaning of Punt
1. Dutch; German (also Pünt): probably a variant of Pund. 2. Dutch: topographic name for someone living near a punt, pont ‘ferry’. 3. English (East Anglia and Yorkshire): variant of Pont. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Cornelis, Gerrit, Pieter.
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How common is the last name Punt in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Punt has experienced moderate growth in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 45,829, but by 2010, it climbed up the list to rank 44,109 — a change of approximately 3.75 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also increased during this period, with the number rising from 439 in 2000 to 488 in 2010, marking an increase of 11.16 percent. This corresponds to a slight increase in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #44,109 | 3.75% |
| Count | 439 | 488 | 11.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Punt
When we examine the ethnic identity associated with the surname Punt as documented in the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that it is predominantly connected to those identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, a vast majority of individuals with the Punt surname identified as White, with a small increase observed over the decade, from 96.81 percent to 97.54 percent. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Punt surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, a small percentage (1.02 percent) of those with the Punt surname reported having two or more races, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 97.54% | 0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |