Explore the Family Name Pomarico
The meaning of Pomarico
Italian: habitational name from Pomarico in Matera province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Pomarico in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pomarico saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 53,191 but dropped to 56,073 in 2010, indicating a 5.42% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 365 during both census years. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Pomarico per 100,000 people also declined by 14.29%, going from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #56,073 | -5.42% |
| Count | 365 | 365 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pomarico
Regarding the ethnic identity tied to the surname Pomarico, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 89.59% in 2000 to 84.38% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly during the same period, rising from 9.04% to 13.97%, a change of 54.54%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Pomarico surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Notably, there were some individuals who identified with two or more races in 2000, but none reported this classification in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.59% | 84.38% | -5.82% |
| Hispanic | 9.04% | 13.97% | 54.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |