Explore the Family Name Porcella
The meaning of Porcella
Italian: from the feminine form of Porcello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Leonardo, Mafalda, Rinaldo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Porcella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Porcella has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 56,979 which improved to 54,178 by 2010, indicating a change of 4.92%. Likewise, the number of people carrying this surname also increased from 335 in 2000 to 381 in 2010, a growth of 13.73%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also rose by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #54,178 | 4.92% |
| Count | 335 | 381 | 13.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porcella
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Porcella surname predominantly identify as White, though there has been a decrease in this group from 92.24% in 2000 to 86.61% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 4.48% to 9.97% over the same period. The percentage of Porcellas identifying as two or more races also saw a modest increase, going up from 2.09% to 2.36%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.24% | 86.61% | -6.1% |
| Hispanic | 4.48% | 9.97% | 122.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.36% | 12.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |