Explore the Family Name Polinski
The meaning of Polinski
Polish (Poliński): habitational name for someone from Polinowo in Greater Poland Voivodeship or Polinów in Lublin Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Jerzy, Slawek, Slawomir.
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How common is the last name Polinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polinski saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,239th and dropped to 29,447th in 2010, which is a decrease of 12.23%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 876 to 802, a reduction of 8.45%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the Polinski surname per 100,000 people also declined by 15.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,239 | #29,447 | -12.23% |
| Count | 876 | 802 | -8.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polinski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Polinski remained predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.83% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.63% in 2010. Over the decade, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.91% to 1.50%. The percentage of Polinskis identifying with two or more ethnicities fell by 22.50%, from 0.80% to 0.62%. There were no changes in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories; they remained at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 97.63% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.5% | 64.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.62% | -22.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |