Explore the Family Name Polinsky
The meaning of Polinsky
Altered form of Polish Poliński (see Polinski).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polinsky in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Polinsky has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Polinsky ranked as the 32,703rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 40,432nd spot, marking a decline of 23.63%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also reduced from 662 to 541 over the decade, which represents an 18.28% drop. The proportion of people with the surname Polinsky per 100,000 individuals decreased by 28.0%, from 0.25 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,703 | #40,432 | -23.63% |
| Count | 662 | 541 | -18.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.18 | -28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polinsky
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority of individuals carrying the Polinsky surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.58% in 2000 to 95.75% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic witnessed a substantial increase of 52.89%, growing from 1.21% to 1.85%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years. However, the category of "Two or more races" saw some representation in 2010, even though the specific figure was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 95.75% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.85% | 52.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |