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

Poyner, 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 Poyner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poyner in America

Poyner is the 18977th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poyner surname appeared 1,437 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 Poyner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poyner 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 Poyner

The surname POYNER is believed to have originated in England, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "poyner," which means "a maker or seller of cloth." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the textile trade or cloth-making industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, where it appears as "le Poyner." This document provides valuable insight into the name's early usage and spelling variations.

During the 14th century, the name POYNER began to spread across various regions of England. In 1327, a John le Poyner was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, indicating the presence of the name in that county. Additionally, the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1380 record a Robert Poyner, showcasing the gradual standardization of the spelling.

The POYNER surname has also been linked to specific place names, such as Poynings in Sussex, which may have influenced its development. This connection suggests that some individuals bearing the name may have originated from or resided in these localities.

Notable individuals throughout history who carried the POYNER surname include:

1. Sir Thomas Poyner (c. 1515 - 1587), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire.
2. John Poyner (c. 1568 - 1632), an English clergyman and writer known for his religious works.
3. Richard Poyner (c. 1630 - 1700), a prominent Quaker minister and author from Gloucestershire.
4. William Poyner (c. 1670 - 1745), a merchant and landowner in Virginia, USA, who established the Poyner family line in the American colonies.
5. Elizabeth Poyner (1744 - 1821), an English philanthropist and benefactor who supported various charitable causes in her hometown of Bristol.

While the POYNER surname may have evolved and spread over time, its origins can be traced back to the textile industry and the occupational name associated with cloth-making in medieval England. The name's longevity and presence across different regions underscore its historical significance and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poyner

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

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

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