Explore the Family Name Poch
The meaning of Poch
1. Catalan: nickname for a small man, from poc ‘little’, which in old Catalan meant also ‘small’ (from Latin paucus). 2. German (Bavaria) and Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): variant of Boch (see Bock). Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Gerhard, Gerhardt, Kurt, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Poch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poch has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Poch was ranked as the 26,361st most common surname, with a count of 871 individuals. By 2010, the ranking had fallen to 27,974th, with a total of 857 individuals bearing the surname. This represents a change of -6.12% in rank and -1.61% in count. The proportion of people with the surname Poch per 100,000 also decreased by 9.38%, going from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #27,974 | -6.12% |
| Count | 871 | 857 | -1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poch
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Poch, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority self-reported as white (81.86% in 2000 and 76.78% in 2010), there was a 6.21% decrease over the decade. There were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with changes of 16.90% and 65.40% respectively. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase of 56.38%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease for the former (-10.87%) and a minimal increase for the latter (1.75%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.86% | 76.78% | -6.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.48% | 13.42% | 16.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.67% | 6.07% | 65.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.33% | 56.38% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0.82% | -10.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.58% | 1.75% |