Explore the Family Name Porcher
The meaning of Porcher
French and English: occupational name for a swineherd, from Old French, Middle English porch(i)er, an agent derivative of Old French porc ‘pig’. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Porcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Porcher has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 29,840th in 2000, it moved up to 28,909th in 2010, indicating a positive change of 3.12%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 743 to 822 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 10.63%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,840 | #28,909 | 3.12% |
| Count | 743 | 822 | 10.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porcher
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest group of individuals with the Porcher surname identify as Black, which grew from 56.66% in 2000 to 61.19% in 2010. The white ethnicity saw a decline from 38.49% to 33.09% over the same decade. There was a slight increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.56% to 3.04%, and those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 1.48% to 1.82%. No individuals with the Porcher surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.66% | 61.19% | 8% |
| White | 38.49% | 33.09% | -14.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 3.04% | 18.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.82% | 22.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |