Explore the Family Name Pollari
The meaning of Pollari
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named in southern Ostrobothnia and later in central Finland, probably from a loan of the Swedish dialect word buller or bulder, which refers to a bouldery place. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Arvo, Kaarlo, Tarja, Timo, Wiljo.
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How common is the last name Pollari in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pollari has experienced a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,492nd most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 70,403rd position, marking a 7.5% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell by 1.77% from 283 people in 2000, down to 278 in 2010. This shift also resulted in a 10% reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #70,403 | -7.5% |
| Count | 283 | 278 | -1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pollari
The ethnicity distribution of the Pollari surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identified as White. However, this proportion reduced by 3.37%, from 97.53% in 2000 to 94.24% in 2010. The 2010 census also brought forth new data, with 1.8% identifying as belonging to two or more races and 3.24% identifying as Hispanic. There were no changes in the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 94.24% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |