Explore the Family Name Polaski
The meaning of Polaski
Polish (Połaski): variant of Poławski or its cognate Pułaski (see Pulaski).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polaski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Polaski experienced a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 26,694 to 27,869. Despite this shift in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 0.35%, from 858 persons in 2000 to 861 persons in 2010. However, when compared to the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Polaski surname decreased by 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #27,869 | -4.4% |
| Count | 858 | 861 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polaski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicate some notable changes for the surname Polaski between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White make up the majority, though there was a slight decrease of 0.47% over the decade. The most significant change happened within the Hispanic community, with an increase of 175.27%, jumping from 0.93% to 2.56% over the ten year span. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0% for both years. Data for those of two or more races show a decrease of 28.83%, while the presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities disappeared completely in 2010 with data indicating 0%, down from 0.58% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 95.7% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 2.56% | 175.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.16% | -28.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |