Explore the Family Name Polidore
The meaning of Polidore
1. French: variant of Polydore, from the personal name Polydore, from Greek Polydōros, a compound of polys ‘many’ + dōron ‘gift’. 2. Americanized form of Italian Polidoro.
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How common is the last name Polidore in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Polidore has increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 48,665 and climbed up to 42,720 by 2010, showing a rise of approximately 12.22%. The number of people with this surname also saw a significant increase from 407 in 2000 to 507 in 2010, a growth rate of 24.57%. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people rose from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #42,720 | 12.22% |
| Count | 407 | 507 | 24.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polidore
The Decennial U.S. Census also gives insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Polidore. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Black, making up 67.06% of the population, an 8.30% increase from 2000. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 33.42% in 2000 to 28.99% in 2010. There were notable changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.47% in 2000. The portion of people of two or more races decreased by about 37.56%, from 2.21% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. The Hispanic population showed a new emergence in 2010, accounting for 0.99% of the Polidores while there were no recorded data for this group in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category held steady, with no individuals identifying under this category in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.92% | 67.06% | 8.3% |
| White | 33.42% | 28.99% | -13.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.38% | -37.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |