Explore the Family Name Ponzio
The meaning of Ponzio
Italian: from the personal name Ponzio, from Latin Pontius (see Ponce). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Carlo, Carmine, Leonardo, Pasquale, Rocco, Salvatore, Silvio, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Ponzio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ponzio has seen a marginal decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,326th and slightly dropped to 28,380th in 2010, indicating a minimal change of -0.19%. However, the count of individuals with the Ponzio surname increased by 5.92%, from 794 in 2000 to 841 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,326 | #28,380 | -0.19% |
| Count | 794 | 841 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ponzio
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the Ponzio surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 90.30% in 2000 to 85.73% in 2010. There was an increase in those who identified as Hispanic, from 7.18% in 2000 to 10.46% in 2010. A small percentage also identified as belonging to two or more races, rising from 1.39% to 1.55% over the decade. Notably, the data for 2010 shows some individuals with the Ponzio surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not the case in 2000. Conversely, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in 2010, unlike in 2000 when 0.88% identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 85.73% | -5.06% |
| Hispanic | 7.18% | 10.46% | 45.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.55% | 11.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |