Explore the Family Name Porada
The meaning of Porada
Polish and Slovak: nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name for a counselor, from porada ‘consultation’, in Polish also ‘advice, counsel’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Jerzy, Jozef, Leszek, Ludwika.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Porada in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Porada saw a decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Porada name ranked 46,153rd in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 52,851st position, marking a 14.51% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a downward shift from 435 in 2000 to 392 in 2010, a drop of 9.89%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Porada per 100,000 residents decreased by 18.75% over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #52,851 | -14.51% |
| Count | 435 | 392 | -9.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porada
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Porada identify as White, with virtually no change over the decade (95.40% in 2000 to 95.41% in 2010). There were no recorded instances of Porada associated with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year. Interestingly, the data shows a new emergence of this surname within the Hispanic community, going from zero in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. Comparatively, the representation of Porada among those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races disappeared completely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 95.41% | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |