Explore the Family Name Poma
The meaning of Poma
1. Italian: from poma ‘apple’, applied as a common toponym and also as a female personal name. 2. Spanish: probably a byname from poma ‘apple, fruit’. 3. Catalan: nickname from poma ‘apple’, or a variant of Pomar. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Francesco, Giuseppe, Rocco, Aldo, Alfio, Antonino, Gaspare, Gioacchino, Giuseppa, Lorenzo, Marco. Spanish Rosario, Julio, Alejandro, Carlos, Cesar, Felipe, Hernan, Luis, Nestor.
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How common is the last name Poma in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poma has experienced a growth in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 23,391 among all surnames and increased its standing to 21,034 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.08%. The total count of individuals with this surname rose from 1,014 in 2000 to 1,250 in 2010, indicating a substantial growth rate of 23.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew from 0.38 to 0.42 during the same period, reflecting a 10.53% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,391 | #21,034 | 10.08% |
| Count | 1,014 | 1,250 | 23.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.42 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poma
The distribution of the Poma surname among different ethnicities has evolved between 2000 and 2010, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest share of the Poma surname was seen in the white demographic, though its percentage decreased from 77.02% in 2000 to 65.76% in 2010. During the same decade, the Hispanic population with the Poma surname saw a significant increase of 64.99%, jumping from 17.65% to 29.12%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also experienced growth from 1.38% to 1.84%. Meanwhile, the percentage of black individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1.87% to 2.48%. However, the portion of those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not report any figures for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.02% | 65.76% | -14.62% |
| Hispanic | 17.65% | 29.12% | 64.99% |
| Black | 1.87% | 2.48% | 32.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.38% | 1.84% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |