Explore the Family Name Purcella
The meaning of Purcella
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Purcella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Purcella has experienced a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,526th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 61,585th position, marking an approximate decrease of 8.95%. Additionally, the overall count of individuals with this surname fell from 338 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, suggesting a decrease of around 3.55%. The proportion of people named Purcella per 100,000 also declined by 15.38% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #61,585 | -8.95% |
| Count | 338 | 326 | -3.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purcella
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows minimal variation for the surname Purcella between 2000 and 2010. While there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black descent carrying this surname in either year, those identifying as White remained the largest group, although their representation slightly decreased by 0.88%, from 73.96% in 2000 to 73.31% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals carrying the Purcella surname increased by 12.55%, from 20.71% to 23.31%. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a small increase, from 2.66% to 2.76%. Notably, those identifying as two or more races went from being 2.07% in 2000 to having their data suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.96% | 73.31% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 20.71% | 23.31% | 12.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.66% | 2.76% | 3.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |