Explore the Family Name Porro
The meaning of Porro
1. Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, and Italian: nickname from porro ‘leek’. In Spanish and Portuguese it denoted a stupid, coarse individual. In Italian, however, the term also means ‘wart, verruca’, and may have been applied in this sense. 2. Catalan (Porró): habitational name from El Porró, a place in Alicante, Valencia. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Manuel, Juan, Adolfo, Pedro, Rodolfo, Elia, Ines, Jorge, Jose, Juan Carlos, Julio. Italian Cosmo, Edmondo, Emo, Franco, Santo.
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How common is the last name Porro in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Porro has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Porro was ranked 34,071 in the United States, but fell to 38,902 by 2010, indicating a drop of 14.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 630 to 567 over the decade, representing a 10% decline. The proportion of the Porro surname per 100,000 people similarly decreased from 0.23 to 0.19 during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #38,902 | -14.18% |
| Count | 630 | 567 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porro
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Porro surname is predominantly associated with White and Hispanic ethnic identities. In 2000, 59.52% of those carrying the Porro name identified as White; however, this percentage decreased to 50.79% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 39.21% in 2000 to 47.62% in 2010. There were no changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.52% | 50.79% | -14.67% |
| Hispanic | 39.21% | 47.62% | 21.45% |
| 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% |