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

Poundstone, 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 Poundstone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poundstone in America

Poundstone is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poundstone surname appeared 332 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 Poundstone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poundstone 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 Poundstone

The surname Poundstone is believed to have originated in England, likely during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that referred to a pound or enclosure for livestock, combined with the word "stone" which may have indicated a boundary marker or a specific type of building material used in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Poundstone can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, the exact spelling and context in which the name appeared are not entirely clear.

During the medieval period, variations of the name such as Pundestone and Pundstane were found in various records and documents, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings at the time. It is also possible that the name may have been derived from a place name that has since become obsolete or changed over time.

One notable individual with the surname Poundstone was Sir John Poundstone, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the 14th century. Records indicate that he participated in several military campaigns and held lands in the county of Yorkshire.

Another early bearer of the name was William Poundstone, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1379. This document provides valuable insight into the daily lives and legal proceedings of the time.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Poundstone family settled in the village of Ecclesfield, near Sheffield in South Yorkshire. This area was known for its stone quarries and may have influenced the name's association with stone buildings or boundary markers.

During the 17th century, a notable figure was Thomas Poundstone, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Bristol. Records show that he was involved in the trade of various goods and owned properties in the surrounding areas.

Another prominent individual was Elizabeth Poundstone, who was born in 1732 in the village of Bradfield, Yorkshire. She was a renowned writer and poet, and her works were published and widely read during her lifetime.

As the centuries progressed, the Poundstone family continued to spread across various regions of England, with some members eventually migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. While the name may have evolved and taken on different spellings over time, its origins and connection to the English countryside and agricultural traditions remain a significant part of its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poundstone

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

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 Poundstone 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 Poundstone 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 Poundstone was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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