Explore the Family Name Polcari
The meaning of Polcari
Italian (Campania): possibly a variant of Porcari, plural of Porcaro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dante, Carmine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polcari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polcari has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,714th, but by 2010, its rank fell to 60,960 - a drop of 15.64%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period, with a count of 369 in 2000 dropping to 330 in 2010, marking a 10.57% reduction. The proportion of the surname Polcari per 100,000 people also fell by 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #60,960 | -15.64% |
| Count | 369 | 330 | -10.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polcari
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Polcari, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to white ethnicity. In 2000, 94.31% of those with the Polcari surname identified as white, a figure that slightly increased to 95.15% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.52% in 2000 to 4.24% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Polcari surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 95.15% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 4.24% | 20.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |