Explore the Family Name Pollinger
The meaning of Pollinger
1. South German (also Pöllinger): habitational name for someone from Polling or Pölling in Bavaria and Austria. Compare Poellinger. 2. English (Gloucestershire): variant of Pullinger or Bullinger. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Johann, Nikolaus.
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How common is the last name Pollinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pollinger has seen a decrease in the years spanning from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pollinger was ranked as the 44,574th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 49,999th spot, indicating a 12.17% decrease. The number of individuals carrying this surname also declined from 454 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, a fall of approximately 7.71%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Pollinger per 100,000 residents decreased by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #49,999 | -12.17% |
| Count | 454 | 419 | -7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pollinger
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Pollinger, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained relatively consistent between 2000 and 2010, with White being the dominant ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.70% of Pollingers were identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.08% in 2010. During this period, there was no record of Pollingers being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. There was however a notable increase in the Hispanic representation among those carrying the Pollinger name - from 2.42% in 2000 to 3.82% in 2010. This period also saw the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races within the Pollinger community, accounting for 1.67% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 93.08% | -3.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 3.82% | 57.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |