Explore the Family Name Poelker
The meaning of Poelker
German (Pölker): habitational name for someone from Polke or Polkau in Silesia.
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How common is the last name Poelker in the United States?
The surname Poelker, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank in the United States fell by just over 10% from 67,936 in 2000 to 74,826 in 2010. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 4.8% from 271 to 258 during the same decade. The proportion of people named Poelker per 100,000 residents also saw a decline of 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #74,826 | -10.14% |
| Count | 271 | 258 | -4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poelker
In terms of ethnic identity, Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Poelker surname predominantly belongs to those identifying as White. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Poelkers identifying as white increased slightly from 95.57% to 96.9%. In contrast, there was a notable drop in those identifying as Hispanic, which went from 3.32% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no Poelkers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 96.9% | 1.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |