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

Poncia, 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 Poncia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poncia in America

Poncia is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poncia surname appeared 210 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 Poncia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poncia 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 Poncia

The surname Poncia has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin personal name "Pontius," which itself comes from the Roman family name "Pontius." This name is thought to have been associated with the Latin word "pons," meaning "bridge."

Poncia is a variation of the more common Spanish surname "Ponce," which has a similar etymology. The earliest recorded instances of the name Poncia can be traced back to the 12th and 13th centuries in various regions of Spain, particularly in the areas of Andalusia and Valencia.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Poncia was Juan Poncia, a Spanish nobleman and military leader who lived in the late 15th century during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs. He played a significant role in the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim territories from the Moors.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Poncia was Diego Poncia, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. He is said to have played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

In the 17th century, there was Bartolomé Poncia, a celebrated Spanish artist and painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

Moving into the 18th century, Pedro Poncia was a Spanish naval officer and cartographer who made significant contributions to the mapping of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. His detailed charts and maps were instrumental in the exploration and navigation of the New World.

In the 19th century, María Poncia was a Spanish writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her works addressed the inequalities faced by women in Spanish society at the time and helped pave the way for future reforms.

While the surname Poncia is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poncia

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

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 Poncia 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 Poncia 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 Poncia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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