Explore the Family Name Polifka
The meaning of Polifka
Germanized form of Czech Polívka (see Polivka) and its Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) cognates Poliwka, Polywka, and Polewka.
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How common is the last name Polifka in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Polifka slightly decreased in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 71,143rd to 71,886th, a change of -1.04%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.86% during the same period, with 256 people bearing it in 2000 and 271 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #71,886 | -1.04% |
| Count | 256 | 271 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polifka
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Polifka, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of bearers were White, with a slight decrease from 98.05% to 97.79%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.79% | -0.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |