Explore the Family Name Polasky
The meaning of Polasky
Altered form of Polish Połaski (see Polaski).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polasky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polasky has seen a slight decline in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 54,880 and by 2010, it dropped to 55,505, indicating a -1.14% change. However, the count of individuals with the Polasky surname increased from 351 to 370, reflecting a 5.41% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13, showing no change between the two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #55,505 | -1.14% |
| Count | 351 | 370 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polasky
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with the Polasky surname. The percentage of individuals who identified as White increased slightly from 94.02% to 95.41%. Those who identified as Hispanic experienced a significant decrease from 2.28% to 1.62%. There were some changes noted among those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the former dropping to 0% from 1.42%, and the latter decreasing slightly from 1.99% to 1.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.02% | 95.41% | 1.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 1.89% | -5.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 1.62% | -28.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |