Explore the Family Name Pourciau
The meaning of Pourciau
Altered form of French and Walloon Pourceau: from a diminutive of porc ‘pig’, used as a metonymic occupational name for a swineherd or as a nickname for a slovenly individual. The surname Pourciau is common in LA. History: The first Pourciau in North America was Jean-Baptiste Pourciau or Pourceau from northern France or Belgium, who came to LA in the first half of the 18th century. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Cecile, Emile.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pourciau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pourciau has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,106 and rose slightly to rank 34,967 in 2010, indicating a 0.4% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 608 in 2000 to 645 in 2010, marking a 6.09% change. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k people slightly decreased by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #34,967 | 0.4% |
| Count | 608 | 645 | 6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pourciau
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Pourciau, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, with a minor decrease from 96.55% in 2000 to 96.28% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Black, up from 2.96% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, with no change reported between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 96.28% | -0.28% |
| Black | 2.96% | 3.26% | 10.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |