Explore the Family Name Polis
The meaning of Polis
1. German and Walloon: variant of Paulis. 2. Polish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Polis saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,562nd most popular surname with 823 recorded instances, or 0.31 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 28,940th, even though the count remained relatively stable at 821. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.68%, settling at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #28,940 | -5% |
| Count | 823 | 821 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polis
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census noted several changes in those bearing the surname Polis between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 92.35% identified as White, increasing slightly to 93.67% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also grew, jumping from 2.79% to 4.26%. However, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant drop, from 3.28% to 1.22%. Interestingly, there appeared to be a new addition in 2010, with 0.61% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.35% | 93.67% | 1.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 4.26% | 52.69% |
| Two or More Races | 3.28% | 1.22% | -62.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |