Explore the Family Name Poche
The meaning of Poche
1. French: from Old French puche ‘purse, bag’ (a word of ancient Germanic origin), used as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of bags and purses, or a nickname for someone who was in the habit of carrying a distinctive bag or purse. In the Middle Ages this was a universal personal accessory, as clothing with pockets was unknown. 2. French (Poché): variant of Pochet, from Old French pochet ‘small bag’, used as a nickname for a maker or seller (compare 1 above). In the US, this surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 1 above) is found mainly in LA. 3. Hispanic (Dominican Republic): altered form of French Pochet (see 2 above). Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Henri, Camille, Gardy, Leonce, Odette, Simonne.
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How common is the last name Poche in the United States?
The surname Poche ranked 12,677 in popularity according to the United States Census of 2000. By the year 2010, it had slipped slightly to a ranking of 12,971, marking a 2.32% decrease in its popularity ranking. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Poche increased from 2,238 in 2000 to 2,367 in 2010, reflecting a 5.76% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decline from 0.83 in 2000 to 0.8 in 2010, showing a slight reduction of 3.61%. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,677 | #12,971 | -2.32% |
| Count | 2,238 | 2,367 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.8 | -3.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poche
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Poche surname identified as White, with 83.91% in 2000 and 80.90% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 3.84% in 2000 to 6.46% in 2010, marking a rise of 68.23%. Those identifying as Black remained fairly constant, with a slight increment from 10.46% in 2000 to 10.48% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also rose marginally from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Poche identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This information is drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.91% | 80.9% | -3.59% |
| Black | 10.46% | 10.48% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 3.84% | 6.46% | 68.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.06% | 8.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |