Explore the Family Name Pol
The meaning of Pol
1. Catalan and French (mainly northern, also Occitan): from the personal name Pol, equivalent to Paul. 2. Dutch and North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a grassy mound, from Middle Dutch pol ‘tussock’. 3. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Pohl. 4. Polish: ethnic name meaning ‘Pole’ (see Polak). 5. Polish: from a shortened or shortened form of any of several personal name containing the syllable -pol-, e.g. Polikarp, Hipolit, or Leopold. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Guillermo, Manuel, Jose, Juan, Rafael, Abelardo, Adolfo, Ana, Angel, Beatriz, Fernando, Gilberto.
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How common is the last name Pol in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pol has significantly increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pol was ranked 23,350 in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 20,274, marking an increase of 13.17%. The actual count of individuals with the Pol surname also rose from 1,016 to 1,312, representing a growth of 29.13%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Pol surname per 100,000 people increased from 0.38 to 0.44, translating to a growth rate of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,350 | #20,274 | 13.17% |
| Count | 1,016 | 1,312 | 29.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.44 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pol
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pol, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority ethnicities identified with this surname were Hispanic, White, and Asian/Pacific Islander. Over the decade, the percentage of Pols identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 36.22% to 38.11%, while those identifying as White decreased from 39.57% to 35.75%. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Pol surname increased from 20.37% to 22.79%. The percentage of Pols identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.07% to 1.45%. Interestingly, the 2010 census reported a small Black population (1.91%) carrying the Pol surname that wasn't present in 2000. The percentages for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.22% | 38.11% | 5.22% |
| White | 39.57% | 35.75% | -9.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.37% | 22.79% | 11.88% |
| Black | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 1.45% | -29.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |