Explore the Family Name Pouch
The meaning of Pouch
1. Polish: possibly a nickname for a shirker, from a derivative of pouchylać się ‘to avoid one’s duties, shirk’. 2. English (Worcestershire): metonymic occupational name from Middle English pouche ‘bag, pouch, purse’, probably used for one who made or sold such items. See Poucher. 3. English (Worcestershire; of Italian origin): sometimes used to denote a member of the Society of Pulci or Pouche of Florence, who were regular traders with medieval London. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aleksander, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Pouch in the United States?
The surname 'Pouch' has seen a decrease in popularity over the years, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 59,611th and fell to 73,005th by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 22.47%. The total number of people bearing this surname also decreased from 317 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, which equates to a reduction of 16.09%. This trend is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which dropped by 25% from 0.12 to 0.09 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #73,005 | -22.47% |
| Count | 317 | 266 | -16.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pouch
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest percentage of individuals with the 'Pouch' surname identify as White, despite a slight decrease from 92.43% in 2000 to 89.85% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities saw growth within this surname group, increasing by 43.04% and 34.13%, respectively. However, those identifying as Black decreased by 33.80%. There was an emergence of people claiming two or more races within this surname group in 2010, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.43% | 89.85% | -2.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.38% | 34.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.58% | 2.26% | 43.04% |
| Black | 2.84% | 1.88% | -33.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |