Explore the Family Name Polega
The meaning of Polega
Polish: nickname for a reliable person, from a derivative of polegać ‘to depend upon, to rely upon’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polega in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Polega has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 55,732 to 58,337, a change of -4.67%. The actual count of individuals with this surname, however, slightly increased from 344 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.16%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 7.69% from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #58,337 | -4.67% |
| Count | 344 | 348 | 1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polega
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Polega, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has changed moderately between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 97.09% in 2000 to 95.98% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase of 15.52%, rising from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. In 2010, a new category was observed under 'Two or more races' accounting for 1.72% of individuals with the Polega surname, while Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no data in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 95.98% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.01% | 15.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |