Explore the Family Name Polen
The meaning of Polen
1. German and Dutch (Van Polen): ethnic name for a Pole or nickname for someone with some other connection with Poland, from Polen ‘Poland’. 2. Possibly also Irish: variant of Polin.
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How common is the last name Polen in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Polen saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,088th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010, its rank had climbed slightly to 12,059. The number of individuals with this surname also grew, from 2,368 in 2000 to 2,586 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 9.21%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.88.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,088 | #12,059 | 0.24% |
| Count | 2,368 | 2,586 | 9.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Polen also changed during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While those identifying as White made up the majority of individuals with this surname in both 2000 (88.98%) and 2010 (87.66%), there was a slight decline in this percentage over the decade. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all increased. Specifically, the proportion identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.03% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.38% to 0.54%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.25% to 0.39%. However, the proportion identifying as Black fell slightly from 7.35% in 2000 to 7.15% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.98% | 87.66% | -1.48% |
| Black | 7.35% | 7.15% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.02% | 48.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.24% | 22.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.54% | 42.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.39% | 56% |