Potin Surname
Approximately 4,596 people bear this surname
Potin Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Potin,' i.e. Philip from Pot (the nick, of Philipot), diminutive Pot-in (v. Pottle); compare Cobbin (v. Coppin), the diminutive of Cob, the nick, of Jacob.
John Potin, Kent, 1273.
Read More About This SurnamePotin Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,863 | 1:17,195 | 1,888 |
| Brazil | 170 | 1:1,259,261 | 43,260 |
| Russia | 170 | 1:847,783 | 68,532 |
| Argentina | 62 | 1:689,410 | 47,472 |
| Thailand | 51 | 1:1,385,066 | 192,885 |
| Chile | 37 | 1:476,121 | 12,335 |
| United States | 29 | 1:12,498,584 | 473,286 |
| Israel | 24 | 1:356,568 | 29,419 |
| Netherlands | 21 | 1:804,151 | 59,518 |
| Senegal | 17 | 1:857,608 | 2,905 |
| New Caledonia | 16 | 1:17,264 | 4,719 |
| India | 16 | 1:47,941,586 | 492,263 |
| Tanzania | 13 | 1:4,072,432 | 52,852 |
| Belgium | 12 | 1:958,054 | 73,966 |
| England | 10 | 1:5,571,806 | 158,774 |
| Gambia | 9 | 1:213,717 | 372 |
| Uzbekistan | 9 | 1:3,436,571 | 32,268 |
| Switzerland | 9 | 1:912,546 | 58,198 |
| Spain | 8 | 1:5,844,004 | 86,878 |
| Canada | 8 | 1:4,605,699 | 220,704 |
| Germany | 5 | 1:16,101,092 | 397,699 |
| Haiti | 4 | 1:2,670,977 | 16,453 |
| Japan | 3 | 1:42,614,764 | 59,022 |
| Indonesia | 3 | 1:44,083,065 | 698,220 |
| Congo | 3 | 1:1,663,032 | 27,638 |
| Malaysia | 2 | 1:14,747,112 | 316,340 |
| Mauritius | 2 | 1:646,708 | 13,517 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2 | 1:4,076,858 | 165,791 |
| Mexico | 1 | 1:124,126,205 | 103,776 |
| Turkey | 1 | 1:77,821,422 | 191,047 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:3,094,532 | 44,023 |
| Venezuela | 1 | 1:30,204,077 | 85,459 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Singapore | 1 | 1:5,507,703 | 47,049 |
| Saint Barthelemy | 1 | 1:9,614 | 134 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1:4,528,323 | 55,372 |
| Latvia | 1 | 1:2,050,046 | 60,295 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 1:4,780,069 | 13,345 |
| Comoros | 1 | 1:749,524 | 685 |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 1:18,352,100 | 30,051 |
| Belarus | 1 | 1:9,501,059 | 159,228 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | 4 | 1:8,164 | 1,328 |
| England | 4 | 1:6,093,842 | 135,151 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 1:10,043,737 | 422,899 |
Potin (294) may also be a first name.
Potin Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Potin,' i.e. Philip from Pot (the nick, of Philipot), diminutive Pot-in (v. Pottle); compare Cobbin (v. Coppin), the diminutive of Cob, the nick, of Jacob.
John Potin, Kent, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Benedict Potin, Kent ibid.
Simon Potin, Kent, ibid.
Potin Demographics
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Potin Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Potin Come From? nationality or country of origin
Potin (Hindi: पोतीन, Russian: Потин) is more commonly found in France than any other country or territory. It may also appear in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Potin? popularity and diffusion
The surname Potin is the 102,489th most widespread family name throughout the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,585,628 people. Potin is predominantly found in Europe, where 80 percent of Potin live; 78 percent live in Western Europe and 77 percent live in Gallo-Europe. Potin is also the 514,566th most prevalent first name globally It is held by 294 people.
The last name is most widespread in France, where it is held by 3,863 people, or 1 in 17,195. In France it is most prevalent in: Brittany, where 17 percent live, Île-de-France, where 16 percent live and Hauts-de-France, where 12 percent live. Other than France this last name exists in 45 countries. It is also found in Brazil, where 4 percent live and Russia, where 4 percent live.
Potin Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Potin has changed over time. In The United States the number of people bearing the Potin last name expanded 580 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in England it expanded 250 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Potin Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States Potin are 36.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 90% being registered with the political party.
Potin earn somewhat less than the average income. In United States they earn 6.47% less than the national average, earning $40,356 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Potin Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Potin in the Hindi language | ||
| पोतीन | potina | - |
| Potin in the Russian language | ||
| Потин | potin | - |
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