Explore the Family Name Policarpio
The meaning of Policarpio
Italian and Spanish: from the personal name Policarpio, a variant of Policarpo. This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Policarpio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Policarpio" has grown in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Policarpio was ranked 53,659th most popular surname, with 361 individuals carrying it. By 2010, however, the surname had risen to the 39,281st rank, with 560 individuals, indicating a significant growth of 55.12%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 46.15%, from 0.13 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #39,281 | 26.8% |
| Count | 361 | 560 | 55.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.19 | 46.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Policarpio
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Policarpio identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 68.70% identified under this ethnicity, increasing slightly to 69.64% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races also rose from 4.43% to 4.82%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as White saw a decrease from 13.57% to 8.57%. The Hispanic representation increased from 13.30% to 16.79%. There were no records of individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 68.7% | 69.64% | 1.37% |
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 16.79% | 26.24% |
| White | 13.57% | 8.57% | -36.85% |
| Two or More Races | 4.43% | 4.82% | 8.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |