Explore the Family Name Poelman
The meaning of Poelman
Dutch: habitational name for someone who lived by a wetland, a muddy pool, a cognate of North German Pöhlmann (see Poehlmann 1).
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How common is the last name Poelman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poelman has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Poelman ranked 62,961st in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 76,275th – a decline of 21.15%. The total count of individuals bearing the Poelman surname also fell from 297 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, representing a decrease of 15.15%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also declined by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #76,275 | -21.15% |
| Count | 297 | 252 | -15.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poelman
The ethnicity associated with the surname Poelman, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals a majority White demographic with slight changes over the decade. In 2000, 93.94% of those with the Poelman surname self-identified as White, dropping to 91.67% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.68% to 1.98%) and Hispanic (from 1.68% to 3.57%). The proportion of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased slightly from 2.69% to 2.78%. There were no recorded individuals with the Poelman surname who identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.94% | 91.67% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 3.57% | 112.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 2.78% | 3.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.68% | 1.98% | 17.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |