Explore the Family Name Polick
The meaning of Polick
Americanized form of Slovenian Polič, Croatian and Serbian Polić (see Polich). Compare Pollick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Polick surname saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Polick ranked at 65,862 but declined to 75,317 in 2010, which is a decrease of 14.36%. The count also dropped from 281 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, indicating an 8.9% reduction. The proportion per 100k people similarly decreased by 10%, falling from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #75,317 | -14.36% |
| Count | 281 | 256 | -8.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polick
The ethnic identity associated with the Polick surname has seen a slight shift from 2000 to 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 95.73% to 90.63%. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity increased significantly from 3.20% to 6.64%, marking a growth of over 100%. However, no Polick individuals reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 90.63% | -5.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 6.64% | 107.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |