Explore the Family Name Polat
The meaning of Polat
Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from polat ‘steel’, a word of Persian origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polat in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Polat has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 141,788th in terms of popularity and had a count of 108. By 2010, the rank improved to 136,449th with a count of 123. This is a positive change in rank by 3.77% and an increase in count by 13.89%. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,788 | #136,449 | 3.77% |
| Count | 108 | 123 | 13.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polat
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Polat also showed some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, seeing an increase from 79.63% in 2000 to 91.06% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races reduced significantly from 15.74% to only 5.69%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.63% | 91.06% | 14.35% |
| Two or More Races | 15.74% | 5.69% | -63.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |