Explore the Family Name Poncia
The meaning of Poncia
Origin undetermined. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poncia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Poncia has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it sat at rank 83,965, which slipped to 88,336 in 2010, marking a 5.21% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname saw a marginal increase from 208 in 2000 to 210 in 2010, a change of 0.96%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a dip from 0.08 to 0.07, which translates to a 12.5% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #88,336 | -5.21% |
| Count | 208 | 210 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poncia
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of people with the surname Poncia are white, with percentages increasing slightly from 93.75% in 2000 to 94.29% in 2010. In 2000, there was a small percentage (2.88%) that identified as two or more races, but this dropped to zero in 2010. There was a new emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname group in 2010, making up 4.76% of the Poncias. Meanwhile, for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, no change was reported between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 94.29% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |