Explore the Family Name Pochop
The meaning of Pochop
Czech: occupational name for a ‘catchpole, beadle’, Czech pochop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pochop in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pochop has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pochop ranked 64,934 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 68,770, a change of -5.91%. Despite this shift in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Pochop surname remained constant at 286 during both years. However, when scaled to proportion per 100k people, there was a minor decline of -9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #68,770 | -5.91% |
| Count | 286 | 286 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pochop
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Pochop surname. In 2000, 95.10% of individuals with that name identified as white, while 4.20% identified as Hispanic. By 2010, the percentage of white individuals had decreased slightly to 92.66%, and the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic had also dipped to 3.50%. Interestingly, in 2010, a new category appeared, with 2.45% of the individuals claiming two or more races. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either reported zero or suppressed values for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 92.66% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 3.5% | -16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |