Explore the Family Name Polhamus
The meaning of Polhamus
Dutch: variant of Polhemus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polhamus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Polhamus saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 35,994 to 34,668, marking a 3.68% increase. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 10.7%, from 589 people in 2000 to 652 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #34,668 | 3.68% |
| Count | 589 | 652 | 10.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polhamus
Ethnic identity also shifted slightly during the same time period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White held the largest portion of the surname, though this figure dropped slightly from 93.04% in 2000 to 92.48% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname increased by over 20%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a 30.07% increase. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races decreased, while the Black population remained stable. The percentages for certain categories were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.04% | 92.48% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 3.68% | 20.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.53% | 1.99% | 30.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.23% | -9.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |