Explore the Family Name Poller
The meaning of Poller
1. German (Bavaria, Austria; Pöller): variant of Boller. 2. Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): from German Poller ‘capstan, bollard’, one of surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks. 3. English: occupational name from Middle English poller ‘barber’ (from pollen ‘to cut hair, shave’, polle ‘head’). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shmuel. German Armin.
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How common is the last name Poller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poller has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 60,083rd most popular surname and by 2010 it had dropped to the 65,964th position, marking a decline of approximately 9.79 percent. The count of individuals carrying the Poller surname also decreased from 314 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, a drop of about 4.46 percent. As a proportion per 100k people, the occurrence of the surname fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, representing a 16.67 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #65,964 | -9.79% |
| Count | 314 | 300 | -4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poller
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Poller, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is primarily White, accounting for 76.43 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 73 percent in 2010. The second largest ethnicity group is Black, which increased marginally from 15.61 percent in 2000 to 16 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation also demonstrated a significant increase from 4.46 percent to 6 percent over the decade. Notably, those identifying as two or more races appeared in the 2010 census at 3.67 percent, a category not represented in 2000's data. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander category decreased from 2.23 percent to zero during this period. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.43% | 73% | -4.49% |
| Black | 15.61% | 16% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.46% | 6% | 34.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |