Explore the Family Name Polivka
The meaning of Polivka
Czech (Polívka) and Rusyn (from Slovakia): from polívka, Rusyn polyvka ‘soup, broth, stock’, perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a cook. Compare Polifka.
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How common is the last name Polivka in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Polivka saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,704, but by 2010 it dropped to 34,314, which is a decrease of 8.23 percent. The count of individuals with the Polivka surname also decreased during this period from 689 to 661, indicating a drop of 4.06 percent. The proportion of people with the Polivka surname per 100,000 also decreased by 15.38 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,704 | #34,314 | -8.23% |
| Count | 689 | 661 | -4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polivka
As far as ethnic identity goes, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Polivka surname identified as White, although this proportion did decrease slightly from 97.53 percent to 95.92 percent. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased by 26.72 percent, albeit starting from a small base of 1.31 percent in 2000. In 2010, there were also some individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races. There were no respondents identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 95.92% | -1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.66% | 26.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |