Explore the Family Name Norcia
The meaning of Norcia
Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from Norcia in Perugia province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Antonio, Concetta, Matteo, Rocci, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Norcia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Norcia has seen some changes in its ranking and frequency over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,728th most popular in the United States with 554 occurrences. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 40,672nd position with 537 instances, a decline of 7.8% in rank and 3.07% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.21 to 0.18, showing a decrease in popularity of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #40,672 | -7.8% |
| Count | 554 | 537 | -3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norcia
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the surname Norcia are predominantly white, making up 96.93% in 2000 and 96.46% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase in Hispanic representation within this surname group, rising from 1.08% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (0.90%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, this figure was no longer present in 2010. Also, the 2010 data demonstrated a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races (0.93%), which did not exist in 2000. There were no instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among individuals with this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 96.46% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.49% | 37.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |