Explore the Family Name Polek
The meaning of Polek
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Pol (see Pol 5).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polek decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Polek was ranked 54,152nd and by 2010 it had dropped to 59,603rd, signifying a decline of 10.07%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 357 to 339, indicating a decrease of 5.04%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Polek surname per 100,000 also fell by 15.38% from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #59,603 | -10.07% |
| Count | 357 | 339 | -5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polek
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Polek surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. A small percentage (3.64%) identified as two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. The majority of those with the Polek surname identified as White, accounting for 95.24% in 2000 and increasing marginally to 98.23% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 98.23% | 3.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |