Explore the Family Name Poljak
The meaning of Poljak
1. Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian: topographic name, nickname or habitational name derived from polje ‘field’. It may also be an occupational name for a field guard, from Croatian, Serbian, and dialectal Slovenian poljak, and, in some cases, an ethnic name from Poljak ‘Pole’. See also Polak; compare Poliak, Polyak, and Pollack. 2. Slovak: variant of Poliak ‘Pole’.
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How common is the last name Poljak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poljak has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,004th most popular surname in the United States and fell to 102,688th place by 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 23.71%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 211 in 2000 to 175 in 2010, marking a reduction of 17.06%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Poljak surname per 100,000 residents diminished by 25%, from 0.08 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #102,688 | -23.71% |
| Count | 211 | 175 | -17.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poljak
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Poljak. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (91%), whereas about 2.37% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and 4.74% reported having two or more ethnic identities. By 2010, the percentage of Poljaks identifying as White had risen slightly to 96.57%, while identification within the categories of American Indian and Alaskan Native or two or more ethnicities dropped to zero. No individuals with the Poljak surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91% | 96.57% | 6.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.74% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.37% | 0% | 0% |