Explore the Family Name Polich
The meaning of Polich
1. Americanized form of Slovenian Polič, Croatian and Serbian Polić: from a derivative of pol ‘half’, used as a status name for a peasant who held half the standard measure of land, or for a tenant of a farm who had to pay half of its produce in rent). It may also be a nickname from Slovenian polič, Croatian and Serbian polić, a term denoting a kind of jug-like drinking vessel containing half the standard measure of cubic capacity. 2. Americanized or Italianized form of Croatian Polić: patronymic from the personal name Polo, an equivalent of Pavao (see Paul), used under Italian (Venetian) influence. 3. Americanized form of Slovenian Polič: possibly also a metronymic from a short form of the personal name Apolonija, Latin Apollonia. 4. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a distiller, derived from an East Slavic word meaning ‘to burn’ (Russian palyt, Ukrainian palyty).
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How common is the last name Polich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polich has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the Polich surname was ranked 24,513th in popularity with a count of 956 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 26,282 and the count dropped to 929, representing a 7.22% decrease in rank and a 2.82% decrease in overall count. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also fell by 11.43% from 0.35 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,513 | #26,282 | -7.22% |
| Count | 956 | 929 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polich
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the Polich surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, at 97.59% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 97.42% in 2010. There was no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 0.73% to 1.4%, marking a 91.78% increase over the decade. Minorities identifying as two or more races decreased by 44.85%, from 1.36% in 2000 to 0.75% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 97.42% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.4% | 91.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0.75% | -44.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |