Explore the Family Name Poliquin
The meaning of Poliquin
Altered form of Breton (mainly Finistère) Pouliquen: from a personal name attested in the Middle Ages in the Latinized form Polican, of obscure origin, or perhaps a habitational name from Le Pouliguen, a place in Loire-Atlantique. History: Jean Poliquin/Le Pouliquen from Quimper in Finistère, Brittany (France), married Anne Adam in Quebec City, QC, in 1671. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Cecile, Andre, Armand, Camille, Colette, Edouard, Emilien, Jean-Pierre, Luc, Lucien, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Poliquin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poliquin has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 37,728 in 2000 to 39,004 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.38%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 554 to 565 during the same period, an increase of approximately 2%. However, the proportion per 100k people saw a decline of 9.52%, dropping from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #39,004 | -3.38% |
| Count | 554 | 565 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poliquin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Poliquin, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes noted over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identified as White, although it saw a minor decrease of 1.4%, moving from 96.75% in 2000 to 95.4% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation within this surname increased by 63.89%, going from 1.08% to 1.77%. There were also increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, with increases of 17.78% and 26.19%, respectively. There was no reported change for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 95.4% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.77% | 63.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.59% | 26.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.06% | 17.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |