Explore the Family Name Pollett
The meaning of Pollett
English (Lancashire): variant of Pollitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pollett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Pollett" has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pollett was ranked 43,058 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 48,530, a change of -12.71%. The count of people with the surname also fell from 473 in 2000 to 435 in 2010, an 8.03% decline. This trend is mirrored in the proportion per 100,000 people, which saw a decrease from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, representing a 16.67% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #48,530 | -12.71% |
| Count | 473 | 435 | -8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pollett
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Pollett surname identified as White both in 2000 (93.23%) and 2010 (94.02%), showing a slight increase over the decade. The ethnicity data for other groups showed more variability. For example, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010, a significant increase of 70.95%. Meanwhile, Black identified individuals also saw an increase from 1.69% to 2.07%, a change of 22.49%. Notably, no Polletts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the percentage identifying as two or more races went from 2.54% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.23% | 94.02% | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.53% | 70.95% |
| Black | 1.69% | 2.07% | 22.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |