Explore the Family Name Pollino
The meaning of Pollino
1. Italian: probably from a derivative of the personal name Pollo, a shortened form of Apollo or a variant of Polo. 2. In some cases possibly also Spanish (Valladolid): nickname from pollino ‘young ass’, hence ‘fool’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Francesco, Giuseppe, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Pollino in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pollino has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from a rank of 44,997 to 48,530, marking a change of -7.85%. The count also decreased by -3.12%, indicating that fewer people held this surname in 2010 as compared to 2000. In terms of proportion per 100k, there was a decrease of -11.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #48,530 | -7.85% |
| Count | 449 | 435 | -3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pollino
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a majority of individuals with the surname Pollino identify as White, at 94.94% in 2010, down slightly from 95.77% in 2000. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by -21.11% over the decade. A new category appeared in 2010, with 1.61% of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.94% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 2.99% | -21.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |