Explore the Family Name Pociask
The meaning of Pociask
Polish: from pociask, a tool for drawing embers out of a stove, either a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a servant whose job was to tend the stove. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Miroslaw.
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How common is the last name Pociask in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pociask saw a slight increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 48,567th popular and jumped to rank 48,347 by 2010, representing a minor change of 0.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 408 to 437, an increase of 7.11%. However, the proportion of people with the last name Pociask per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #48,347 | 0.45% |
| Count | 408 | 437 | 7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pociask
The ethnic identity associated with the last name Pociask primarily leans towards White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.81% of those with this surname identified as White, although it decreased slightly to 94.28% by 2010. There was a significant rise in Pociasks identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 1.72% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010, a change of 152.91%. No Pociasks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 94.28% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 4.35% | 152.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |