Explore the Family Name Poellinger
The meaning of Poellinger
South German (Pöllinger): see Pollinger.
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How common is the last name Poellinger in the United States?
The surname Poellinger, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in ranking by -1.85 between 2000 and 2010, going from rank 132,259 to 134,712. However, the count of individuals with this last name experienced a small increase of 5.93 during the same period, rising from 118 people in 2000 to 125 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,259 | #134,712 | -1.85% |
| Count | 118 | 125 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poellinger
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that Poellinger is overwhelmingly associated with those of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 99% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure grew to 100% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, where the percent composition was zero in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 100% | 1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |