Explore the Family Name Pollet
The meaning of Pollet
1. English: variant of Pollitt. 2. French: from a pet form of the personal name Paul. Some characteristic forenames: French Guillaume, Clelie, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Pollet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pollet has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, Pollet was ranked as the 38,524th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 540 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, this rank had slightly improved to 38,389th, and the number of individuals with this surname increased by about 6.85% to 577. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #38,389 | 0.35% |
| Count | 540 | 577 | 6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pollet
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Pollet identified as White in both years, though this percentage slightly decreased from 92.96% in 2000 to 91.51% in 2010. The Hispanic population increased by 72.07%, from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations also saw increases, while the Black population remained relatively stable. Interestingly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races declined significantly, from 1.67% in 2000 to 0.87% in 2010. Some data, denoted with (S), was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.96% | 91.51% | -1.56% |
| Black | 2.78% | 2.77% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.91% | 72.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0.87% | -47.9% |