Find out how popular the last name Poot is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Poot.

Poot, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Poot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poot in America

Poot is the 50851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poot surname appeared 410 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Poot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poot to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Poot

The surname Poot is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the region of Friesland. It is thought to have derived from the Old Frisian word "pout," which referred to a small, shallow pond or puddle. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or worked with ponds or wetlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Frisian manuscript known as the "Codex Aysma," dating back to the 16th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Pout," "Poute," and "Poodt," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 17th century, the name Poot can be traced to the city of Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland. Records from this period include references to individuals with the surname Poot, some of whom were merchants and tradesmen.

A notable figure bearing the name was Dirck Poot (1636-1693), a Dutch Golden Age poet and playwright from Amsterdam. His works, which included plays, poems, and translations, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Pieter Poot (1629-1701), a Dutch Calvinist minister and theologian from Leiden. He served as a minister in various churches and was known for his sermons and theological writings.

In the 18th century, the name Poot spread beyond the Netherlands, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname in other parts of Europe, such as Germany and England. One example is Johann Poot (1712-1789), a German composer and organist who served at the court of Saxe-Coburg.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Poot can be found in North America, likely due to Dutch immigration. One notable figure was Gerrit Poot (1819-1892), a Dutch-American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Another individual of note was Willem Poot (1826-1901), a Dutch-American banker and businessman who co-founded the First National Bank of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Throughout its history, the surname Poot has been associated with various occupations, including poets, ministers, musicians, farmers, bankers, and tradesmen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poot

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Poot.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Poot was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Poot has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Poot was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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