Explore the Family Name Poellnitz
The meaning of Poellnitz
German (Pöllnitz): habitational name from a place called Pöllnitz, in former West Prussia.
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How common is the last name Poellnitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poellnitz has seen a considerable rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname's rank was 43,875, and by 2010, it had climbed to 39,717, representing an increase of 9.48%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw significant growth during this decade, increasing from 463 to 553, a change of 19.44%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Poellnitz per 100,000 population rose from 0.17 to 0.19, marking an 11.76% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #39,717 | 9.48% |
| Count | 463 | 553 | 19.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poellnitz
The ethnicity associated with the surname Poellnitz, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is primarily Black, with 86.61% in 2000 and 88.43% in 2010, indicating a minor increase of 2.10%. The percentage of White individuals with this surname dropped from 11.02% to 8.50%, a decrease of 22.87%. Those identifying with two or more races slightly increased from 1.94% to 1.99%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.61% | 88.43% | 2.1% |
| White | 11.02% | 8.5% | -22.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.99% | 2.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |