Find out how popular the last name Poarch is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Poarch.

Poarch, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Poarch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poarch in America

Poarch is the 19145th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poarch surname appeared 1,419 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Poarch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poarch to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Poarch

The surname Poarch is of English origin, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the place name Porch or Porch Hill, found in the counties of Somerset and Devon. These place names are themselves derived from the Old English word 'porch', meaning a porch or vestibule.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Poarch can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1523, where a Thomas Porch is listed. The variant spelling 'Porche' is also found in records from the same period.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a settlement called 'Porte' is mentioned, which may be related to the name's origin. This settlement was located in the county of Wiltshire.

The name Poarch has also been associated with the village of Porlock in Somerset. Some sources suggest that the name may have originated as a descriptor for someone who lived near the porch or entrance of a particular building or settlement.

Notable individuals with the surname Poarch throughout history include:

1. John Poarch (1637-1692), an early settler in Virginia and a member of the House of Burgesses.
2. Samuel Poarch (1685-1754), a wealthy landowner and prominent figure in colonial Virginia.
3. William Poarch (1740-1820), a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
4. Elizabeth Poarch (1790-1872), an American educator and pioneer in the field of women's education.
5. James Poarch (1806-1888), a Baptist minister and abolitionist who worked to establish schools for freed slaves in the South.

While the name Poarch is not among the most common surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to specific locations in England, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Devon. The name's association with places like Porch Hill and Porlock has contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poarch

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Poarch.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Poarch was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Poarch has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Poarch was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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