Explore the Family Name Porsch
The meaning of Porsch
1. German (also Pörsch): variant of Borsch. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Porš or of its originial variant Borš (see Borsch). 3. Germanized form of Czech Boreš (see Bores). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Ernst, Hartmut, Klaus, Manfred, Ralf, Traude.
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How common is the last name Porsch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Porsch has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,931 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to rank 73,464. The count of individuals with this surname also increased over this period, going from 244 to 264, a growth of 8.2 percent. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #73,464 | 0.63% |
| Count | 244 | 264 | 8.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porsch
When looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the Porsch surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 93.44% to 86.36%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw an increase of 51.22%, moving from 4.51% to 6.82%. The census also began reporting those identifying with two or more races, which stood at 2.27% in 2010. There was also a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander reported at 1.89% in 2010. No individuals with the Porsch surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.44% | 86.36% | -7.58% |
| Hispanic | 4.51% | 6.82% | 51.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |