Explore the Family Name Porche
The meaning of Porche
1. Altered form of Breton Le Porh: habitational name from Le Porh, the name of a few places in Morbihan, Brittany (France). The surname Le Porh is rare in France. 2. In some cases possibly also French: topographic name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by a porch (French porche), i.e. a covered passage or walkway. History: Jacques-François Le Porh/Le Porche/Porche dit Lachapelle from Vannes in Morbihan, Brittany (France), married Marie-Philiberte Quinton in Vannes in 1709, died in German Coast, LA, in 1745. Some characteristic forenames: French Leonce, Alphonse, Antoine, Germaine, Jacques.
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How common is the last name Porche in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Porche ranked 13,291 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 13,494 in 2010, showing a decrease of 1.53%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,105 in 2000 to 2,251 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 2.56% over the decade, moving from 0.78 to 0.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,291 | #13,494 | -1.53% |
| Count | 2,105 | 2,251 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.76 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porche
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varying changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.29% to 0.40%, demonstrating a significant rise of 37.93%. People identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 6.64%, shifting from 2.71% to 2.53%. The percentage of White individuals decreased slightly from 59.95% to 58.69%, marking a change of -2.10%. Remarkably, there was a substantial increase of 115.26% in the Hispanic group, moving from 1.90% to 4.09%. The percentage of Black individuals fell by 3.63%, declining from 34.44% to 33.19%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw a notable rise from 0.71% to 1.11%, an increase of 56.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.95% | 58.69% | -2.1% |
| Black | 34.44% | 33.19% | -3.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 4.09% | 115.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 2.53% | -6.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 1.11% | 56.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.4% | 37.93% |