Explore the Family Name Pozo
The meaning of Pozo
Spanish and Galician: topographic name for someone who lived by a well, pozo (from Latin puteus ‘well, pit’), or a habitational name from any of the many places called Pozo, in particular Pozo in Galicia or El Pozo in Asturias, named with this word. Compare Del Pozo. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Jaime, Luis, Rafael, Jorge, Juan, Pedro, Graciela, Roberto, Ernesto, Evangelina.
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How common is the last name Pozo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pozo has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It jumped from rank 14,849 to 12,491, which is a 15.88 percent shift. The count of individuals sharing this surname also grew by 35.63 percent, from 1,830 in 2000 to 2,482 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Pozos per 100k people in the U.S. population increased by 23.53 percent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,849 | #12,491 | 15.88% |
| Count | 1,830 | 2,482 | 35.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.84 | 23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pozo
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pozo, the Decennial U.S. Census data sheds light on some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic group remains dominant, increasing marginally from 89.02 percent to 91.42 percent. The White group saw a significant decrease, dropping to 6.65 percent from 9.62 percent. The Black representation also increased slightly, from 0.98 percent to 1.29 percent. Intriguingly, there were no instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations connected with the Pozo surname in 2000, but both appeared in the 2010 census at 0.20 percent and 0.24 percent respectively. Similarly, the category of Two or more races made its first appearance in 2010 with 0.20 percent. The data for certain groups was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.02% | 91.42% | 2.7% |
| White | 9.62% | 6.65% | -30.87% |
| Black | 0.98% | 1.29% | 31.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |