Explore the Family Name Polin
The meaning of Polin
1. Irish (counties Armagh and Down): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Póilín, a patronymic from a personal name formed from a pet form of Pól (see Paul). 2. English and Irish: variant of Poland. This surname is rare in Britain. 3. German: variant of Bolling. 4. French: variant of Paulin. 5. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Poland, from a Slavicized form of German Polen ‘Poland’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
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How common is the last name Polin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Polin experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Polin ranked 25,908 in popularity and had a count of 891 individuals. However, by 2010, the surname's rank had dropped to 29,986, with only 783 individuals carrying the name. This represents a decrease of 15.74% in ranking and a 12.12% decrease in count over the decade. The proportion of individuals named Polin per 100,000 people also fell from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010, marking an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,908 | #29,986 | -15.74% |
| Count | 891 | 783 | -12.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.27 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polin
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts. While the majority of individuals with the surname Polin identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, the percentage dropped from 80.36% to 75.1%. Meanwhile, the percentages of Hispanic and Black individuals with this surname increased from 9.43% to 12.13% and 7.86% to 9.58% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose slightly, from 1.35% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.36% | 75.1% | -6.55% |
| Hispanic | 9.43% | 12.13% | 28.63% |
| Black | 7.86% | 9.58% | 21.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.35% | 1.53% | 13.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |