Explore the Family Name Polcyn
The meaning of Polcyn
Polish: habitational name from Połczyn (Germanized as Polzin, now called Połczyn-Zdrój) in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, named with the personal name Połka (see Polka).
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How common is the last name Polcyn in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Polcyn ranked 32,529th in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly to the 32,632nd spot in 2010, showing a marginal decline of 0.32%. The total count of individuals with this surname increased from 666 to 704 between 2000 and 2010, reflecting a growth of 5.71%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of 4% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #32,632 | -0.32% |
| Count | 666 | 704 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polcyn
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Polcyn also underwent changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White formed the largest group at 94.89% in 2000, increasing marginally to 95.31% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander were at 0.75% in 2000 and increased to 0.99% in 2010 — a change of 32%. The number of individuals with two or more ethnic identities dropped by 17.5% from 1.2% in 2000 to 0.99% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also decreased from 3% to 2.27%, a reduction of 24.33%. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 95.31% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 2.27% | -24.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.99% | 32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0.99% | -17.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |