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

Puorro, 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 Puorro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puorro in America

Puorro is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puorro surname appeared 221 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 Puorro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Puorro 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 Puorro

The surname PUORRO originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "puorco," which means "pig" or "swine." The name likely emerged as a nickname for someone who worked with pigs or had some other association with these animals.

Early records of the PUORRO surname can be found in historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries in the Campania region. For instance, a document from the town of Avellino, dated 1387, mentions a certain "Nicola Puorro" as a landowner.

The PUORRO name has also appeared in various forms throughout history, with slight variations in spelling, such as "Puorri," "Puorru," and "Porru." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the PUORRO surname was Giovanni Puorro, a notable merchant from Naples who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several trade records from that time, indicating his involvement in the lucrative Mediterranean trade routes.

In the 16th century, the PUORRO name gained prominence in the city of Salerno, where a family of that name was known for their expertise in the production of fine ceramics. One of the most renowned members of this family was Antonio Puorro (1525-1598), whose works can still be found in museums and private collections today.

Another notable figure bearing the PUORRO surname was Girolamo Puorro (1589-1652), a Neapolitan lawyer and legal scholar. His published works, including "Tractatus de Privilegiis" (1628), were widely influential in the field of law during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the PUORRO name gained recognition in the realm of music, with the composer and violinist Gennaro Puorro (1742-1802) from Avellino. His compositions for violin and chamber ensembles were highly regarded in his time and are still performed occasionally in concerts dedicated to lesser-known Italian composers.

Finally, in the 19th century, Raffaele Puorro (1825-1891) from Salerno made his mark as a prominent educator and writer. His publications on education and pedagogy, such as "L'Istruzione Primaria in Italia" (1872), were widely read and influential in the field of education during the Italian Risorgimento.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puorro

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

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

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