Explore the Family Name Policar
The meaning of Policar
1. Slovenian (Poličar): topographic name derived from polica ‘projecting terrace between two slopes’. 2. Czech: from German Politzer, a habitational name ultimately derived from Czech (and other Slavic) placenames like Police (German Politz) in Bohemia, named with a word of the same or similar meaning as in 1 above. Compare Policky.
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How common is the last name Policar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Policar has seen a slight increase in popularity since the turn of the century. In 2000, Policar ranked 124,109 in terms of national popularity, but by 2010 it had improved its standing to 118,185, a change of 4.77%. The actual count of individuals bearing the Policar surname also rose during this time period, from 128 in 2000 to 147 in 2010, marking a 14.84% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,109 | #118,185 | 4.77% |
| Count | 128 | 147 | 14.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Policar
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Policar is most commonly associated with White and Asian/Pacific Islander origins, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 52.34% of those with the Policar surname identified as White, and 35.94% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. By 2010, these proportions had slightly shifted to 50.34% White and 34.01% Asian/Pacific Islander, representing decreases of 3.82% and 5.37%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with the Policar surname identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 10.94% in 2000 to 12.93% in 2010, a growth of 18.19%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.34% | 50.34% | -3.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 35.94% | 34.01% | -5.37% |
| Hispanic | 10.94% | 12.93% | 18.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |