Explore the Family Name Pohlmann
The meaning of Pohlmann
1. North German (also Pöhlmann): variant of Pohl. 2. South German (Pöhlmann): topographic name from Middle High German bühel ‘hill’. Compare Poehlmann and Pohlman. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Aloysius, Erwin, Frieda, Fritz, Gerd, Gerhard, Guenter, Guenther, Horst, Juergen, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Pohlmann in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pohlmann has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pohlmann was the 23,781st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to the 25,295th position, representing a change of -6.37%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 993 in 2000 to 979 in 2010, a decline of 1.41%. Consequently, the proportion of Pohlmanns per 100,000 people also dipped by 10.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,781 | #25,295 | -6.37% |
| Count | 993 | 979 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pohlmann
The ethnic identity associated with the Pohlmann surname is predominantly White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a substantial 98.69% of Pohlmanns identified as White, although this percentage marginally decreased to 97.96% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded Pohlmanns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the number of Pohlmanns identifying as Hispanic was zero in 2000, but there was a new recording of 1.12% in 2010. There was a drop in those identifying as two or more races, from 0.60% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 97.96% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |