Explore the Family Name Pomares
The meaning of Pomares
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Pomares, meaning ‘orchard’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pomares in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pomares has seen a significant rise between the years 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 67113 in 2000 to 58876 in 2010 indicating a positive change of 12.27%. Furthermore, the number of people carrying the Pomares surname also increased by 25.09% during this period, from 275 individuals in 2000 to 344 in 2010. The proportion of the Pomares surname per 100k people also saw an increase of 20.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #58,876 | 12.27% |
| Count | 275 | 344 | 25.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pomares
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Pomares surname from 2000 to 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity represented the majority, growing from 69.82% in 2000 to 75.87% in 2010, a shift of 8.67%. Meanwhile, representation within the White ethnic group decreased by 24.79%, moving from 24.73% in 2000 to 18.60% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic groups remained relatively stable, while no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native or of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.82% | 75.87% | 8.67% |
| White | 24.73% | 18.6% | -24.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.91% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Black | 2.18% | 2.03% | -6.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |