Explore the Family Name Pokora
The meaning of Pokora
Polish and Czech: nickname for a humble or self-effacing person, from pokora ‘humility’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Izabela, Fryderyk, Jadwiga, Maciej. German Ilse.
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How common is the last name Pokora in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pokora ranked 65,492 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to a rank of 66,164 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of 1.03 percent over this decade. However, the count of individuals with the Pokora surname increased from 283 to 299 during the same period, showing a 5.65 percent rise. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1, meaning that the name is relatively uncommon.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #66,164 | -1.03% |
| Count | 283 | 299 | 5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pokora
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pokora, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.53 percent in 2000 to 94.98 percent in 2010. There was also a small percentage who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this decreased by 5.65 percent over the decade to 1.67 percent in 2010. Notably, those identifying as two or more races under this surname emerged in 2010, accounting for 3.01 percent. Meanwhile, no significant changes were observed among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 94.98% | -2.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.77% | 1.67% | -5.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |