Explore the Family Name Porchia
The meaning of Porchia
Italian: 1. habitational name from a district so named in Montalto delle Marche in Ascoli Piceno province or from San Salvatore di Porchia (the former name of Motta Santa Lucia) in Calabria. 2. from porchia ‘young sow’, possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name for a swineherd. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Porchia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Porchia has seen a rise in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname rose from 32,026th place in 2000 to 30,735th place in 2010, showing an increase of 4.03%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 11.47% during the same time period, rising from 680 in 2000 to 758 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Porchia surname per 100,000 population also saw a slight increase of 4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,026 | #30,735 | 4.03% |
| Count | 680 | 758 | 11.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porchia
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Porchia identify as Black, although there was a slight decrease of 1.19% in this group between 2000 and 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase at 37.10%, followed by those identifying with two or more ethnicities at 27.60%. There was a minor decline in the White group by 4.92%. No individuals with the Porchia surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.71% | 78.76% | -1.19% |
| White | 14.85% | 14.12% | -4.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 3.56% | 27.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.03% | 37.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |