Explore the Family Name Pomales
The meaning of Pomales
Spanish: topographic name from the plural of pomar (pomal) ‘orchard’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Angel, Manuel, Rafael, Adriana, Americo, Ana, Carlos, Carols, Elena, Eugenio, Gilberto, Gregorio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pomales in the United States?
The surname Pomales has seen a significant increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,056th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to become the 19,513th most popular name. This represents a 15.37% increase in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,035 in 2000 to 1,384 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 33.72%. The proportion of people named Pomales per 100,000 individuals similarly increased by 23.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,056 | #19,513 | 15.37% |
| Count | 1,035 | 1,384 | 33.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.47 | 23.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pomales
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Pomales surname identified as Hispanic according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group made up 90.82% of the total in 2000 and remained relatively stable at 90.68% in 2010. The second largest group was those identifying as White, increasing slightly from 6.76% in 2000 to 6.79% in 2010. The Black population with this surname also saw a notable increase, jumping from 1.35% to 1.95% over the decade. There were some changes in other categories over this period, with individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appearing in the 2010 data (0.43%) and the category of two or more races disappearing. No individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.82% | 90.68% | -0.15% |
| White | 6.76% | 6.79% | 0.44% |
| Black | 1.35% | 1.95% | 44.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |