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

Porchea, 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 Porchea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Porchea in America

Porchea is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Porchea surname appeared 130 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 Porchea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Porchea 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 Porchea

The surname Porchea is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "porco," which means "pig" or "swine," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with the raising or trading of these animals.

One of the earliest known references to the Porchea name can be found in the historical records of the town of Reggio Calabria, where a family by the name of Porchea is mentioned in a document dated back to the 14th century. This document suggests that the Porchea family held a prominent position within the local community at that time.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Giovanni Porchea (c. 1420 - 1489) was recorded as a respected scholar and theologian from the city of Palermo in Sicily. His scholarly works on religious and philosophical subjects were widely circulated during his lifetime and contributed to the intellectual discourse of that era.

Another prominent figure bearing the Porchea surname was Francesco Porchea (1572 - 1633), a renowned architect and engineer from Messina, Sicily. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable churches and public buildings in and around Messina, many of which still stand today as testament to his architectural prowess.

In the 18th century, a man named Vincenzo Porchea (1712 - 1782) gained recognition as a skilled artist and painter from the town of Reggio Calabria. His works, primarily depicting religious scenes and landscapes, were highly regarded by patrons and collectors throughout southern Italy.

The Porchea name also has connections to various place names and localities within Italy. For instance, there is a small village called Porcheano located in the province of Reggio Calabria, which may have derived its name from the Porchea family or vice versa. Additionally, there are records of a historical estate known as the "Tenuta Porchea" in the vicinity of Palermo, Sicily, which was once owned by a prominent branch of the Porchea family.

Throughout its long history, the Porchea surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, architects, and landowners, among others. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings related to the raising of pigs, it has evolved to become a respected and well-established surname within Italian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Porchea

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

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

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