Explore the Family Name Porcayo
The meaning of Porcayo
Hispanic (Mexico): variant of Porcallo, from a Spanish dialectal diminutive of porco ‘pig’, corresponding to Portuguese porcalho ‘piglet’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Porcayo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Porcayo has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,471st in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to the 34,032nd position, marking an impressive 31.21% jump. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 399 in 2000 to 668 in 2010 - an increase of 67.42%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Porcayo per 100,000 residents also increased by 53.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #34,032 | 31.21% |
| Count | 399 | 668 | 67.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.23 | 53.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porcayo
The ethnicity table from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Porcayo. The vast majority - 98.5% in 2000 and 97.75% in 2010 - identify as Hispanic. There is also a small percentage who identify as White - 1.25% in 2000 which increased to 2.1% in 2010, showing a growth of 68%. However, there were no recorded individuals with the Porcayo surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.5% | 97.75% | -0.76% |
| White | 1.25% | 2.1% | 68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |