Explore the Family Name Podolsky
The meaning of Podolsky
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Ukrainian; Slovak and Czech (Podolský): habitational name for someone from Podolia in Ukraine (a region which had a large Jewish population from the Middle Ages up to the Second World War; it is named Podolye in Yiddish), or a habitational name for someone from any of numerous other places called Podole. Compare Podolski. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Galima, Gennady, Grigory, Lubov, Mikhail, Milya, Nonna, Pasha, Svetlana, Yevgeny, Yevsey. Jewish Gerson, Hyman, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Podolsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Podolsky saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its ranking dropped from 30,061 to 31,150, marking a decrease of 3.62%. Nonetheless, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 736 to 745, denoting a growth of approximately 1.22%. The proportion of people with the surname Podolsky per 100,000 fell by 7.41% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,061 | #31,150 | -3.62% |
| Count | 736 | 745 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Podolsky
When considering the ethnicity of those carrying the Podolsky name, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.83% of Podolskys were identified as White, and while this figure decreased slightly to 96.91% by 2010, it still represents the majority ethnic identity among those with the surname. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation within the Podolsky community, rising from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. The presence of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was not recorded for either year. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races was reported at 0.68% in 2000 but was later suppressed for the 2010 data due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.91% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.28% | 67.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |