Explore the Family Name Polansky
How common is the last name Polansky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Polansky was ranked 10,770th in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 11,928th place by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.75%. In terms of count, there were 2,719 individuals with the surname Polansky in 2000, which slightly decreased to 2,624 by 2010, indicating a drop of 3.49%. The proportion of individuals named Polansky per 100,000 people also fell from 1.01 in 2000 to 0.89 in 2010, showing a decline of 11.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,770 | #11,928 | -10.75% |
| Count | 2,719 | 2,624 | -3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.01 | 0.89 | -11.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polansky
In relation to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Polansky identified as White, with 96.87% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 96.30% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.59% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010. Similarly, there was an increase from 0.70% to 0.84% for those identifying with two or more races. A small rise was seen among those identifying as Hispanic — from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010. Although no data was available for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in 2000, by 2010, there were individuals identifying within these ethnic groups at 0.30% and 0.34% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 96.3% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.41% | 9.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.84% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.8% | 35.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |