Explore the Family Name Poehlman
The meaning of Poehlman
Americanized form of German Pöhlmann (see Poehlmann).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poehlman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poehlman has seen a slight decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,522 in terms of popularity, with about 494 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 45,026, reflecting a decrease of 8.44%. The count also decreased, from 494 to 476, a drop of 3.64%. As for the proportion per 100k people, it decreased by 11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #45,026 | -8.44% |
| Count | 494 | 476 | -3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poehlman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Poehlman indicates some minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, at 96.15% in 2000 and 94.54% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.67%. There were small percentages of Hispanic ethnicity (1.82% in 2000 and 1.89% in 2010), and those identifying as two or more races rose from 1.21% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, there was also a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.89%, which wasn't present in 2000. The census data revealed no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.54% | -1.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.89% | 3.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.47% | 21.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |