Explore the Family Name Polack
The meaning of Polack
1. Germanized or Americanized form of Polish, Slovenian, and Croatian Polak, Sorbian Pólak, Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian Polák, and probably also of Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, and Slovak Poljak, surnames which are either an ethnic name for someone from Poland or a derivative of a South Slavic or Sorbian word meaning ‘field’. Compare Pollack. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Polak, a surname referring to a Jew from Poland. 3. English (London): variant of Pollock. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmuth, Otto.
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How common is the last name Polack in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Polack saw slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Polack ranked 34,599 in popularity but slightly dipped to 35,057 in 2010. This represents a minor decline of 1.32%. In terms of counts, however, there was a small increase from 619 people with the surname in 2000 to 643 in 2010, marking an upward change of 3.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 4.35%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,599 | #35,057 | -1.32% |
| Count | 619 | 643 | 3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polack
Discussing ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in ethnic identity among those bearing the surname Polack between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Polacks identifying as White decreased slightly from 81.74% in 2000 to 78.38% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 33.15% during this period, moving up from 5.49% to 7.31%. Those identifying as Black also marginally increased from 9.21% to 9.49%. Furthermore, there was a 7.27% increase in individuals claiming two or more races, growing from 2.75% to 2.95%. However, there were no Polacks who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.74% | 78.38% | -4.11% |
| Black | 9.21% | 9.49% | 3.04% |
| Hispanic | 5.49% | 7.31% | 33.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 2.95% | 7.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |