Explore the Family Name Pocius
The meaning of Pocius
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pocius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pocius has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank stood at 35,757 and decreased by about 7% to 38,214 in 2010. The count also saw a minor reduction of roughly 2.36%, from 594 in 2000 to 580 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people also dropped by approximately 9.09%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #38,214 | -6.87% |
| Count | 594 | 580 | -2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pocius
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Pocius surname identify as White, though this percentage fell from 96.80% in 2000 to 92.93% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.35% to 3.62%, representing a 168.15% change. A slight increment was also recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. No data was available for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native due to suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 92.93% | -4% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 3.62% | 168.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 1.38% | 64.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.21% | 19.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |