Explore the Family Name Porzio
The meaning of Porzio
Italian (southern, mainly Campania): from the personal name Porzio, from the Latin name Porcius, derived from porcus ‘hog’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Constantino, Enrico, Gino, Angelo, Antonio, Gaetano, Guido.
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How common is the last name Porzio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Porzio has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Porzio was ranked the 31,817th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 34,353rd spot, marking a decrease of around 8 percent. The count of people with this surname similarly decreased from 686 in 2000 to 660 in 2010, representing a decline of approximately 4 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Porzio surname per 100,000 also dropped by 12 percent from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,817 | #34,353 | -7.97% |
| Count | 686 | 660 | -3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Porzio
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Porzio remained fairly constant between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as white, holding steady at 96.36 percent for both years. The second largest ethnic group, those identifying as Hispanic, saw a substantial decrease from 2.04 percent in 2000 to 1.52 percent in 2010, a drop of over 25 percent. Those identifying with two or more races experienced an increase, rising from 1.17 percent to 1.21 percent. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 96.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 1.52% | -25.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.21% | 3.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |