Explore the Family Name Polenz
The meaning of Polenz
German: habitational name from any of the three places in Saxony named Polenz, which may derive from Slavic polje, poljana ‘plain’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hermann, Orlo.
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How common is the last name Polenz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polenz has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Polenz ranked 77,472 while it dropped down to 86,314 in 2010, showing an overall change of -11.41%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 230 to 216 during this decade, marking a decrease of 6.09%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100k population decreased by 22.22%, going from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #86,314 | -11.41% |
| Count | 230 | 216 | -6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polenz
Talking about the ethnicity associated with the surname Polenz, the majority identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of Whites reduced slightly from 95.65% in 2000 to 94.44% in 2010, it remains the dominant ethnic identity among those with the Polenz surname. Interestingly, there was a small increase in Hispanic representation from 0 to 3.24% during this time period. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were at 2.17% in 2000 but this representation dropped to zero in 2010. There were no significant changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.44% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |