Explore the Family Name Polgar
The meaning of Polgar
1. Hungarian (Polgár): status name for a freeman of a town, especially one who was a member of its governing council, and also for a free peasant or smallholder. 2. Jewish (from Hungary): adoption of the name in 1 above either as a Hungarian calque of the formerly used German-based surname (compare Burger), or because the Hungarian surname (or word) has some sounds in common with the original surname. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Dezso, Geza, Jeno, Tibor, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Polgar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Polgar has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, dropping from the 43,058th position to the 43,969th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Polgar increased by 3.59% during the same period, growing from 473 to 490. However, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #43,969 | -2.12% |
| Count | 473 | 490 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polgar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Polgar surname identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 94.08% in 2000 to 91.43% in 2010. The number of Polgars identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, going from 4.44% in 2000 to 5.92% in 2010, marking a 33.33% change. For the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Polgar surname reported having two or more ethnic identities, accounting for 1.43% of Polgars. No Polgars identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.08% | 91.43% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 4.44% | 5.92% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |