Explore the Family Name Pollins
The meaning of Pollins
English, Irish and Scottish: variant of Poland, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pollins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pollins has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 62,396 and by 2010, it fell to rank 66,371, marking a change of -6.37%. The count also slightly decreased from 300 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, representing a minor decrease of 0.67%. The proportion of people with the surname Pollins per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #66,371 | -6.37% |
| Count | 300 | 298 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pollins
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pollins has shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S Census data. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, the Hispanic group made up 2.01% of those holding the Pollins surname. The largest changes were seen in the White and Black communities, with the former decreasing from 56.00% in 2000 to 44.63% in 2010 (a change of -20.30%), and the latter increasing from 40.33% to 50.00%, indicating an increase of 23.98%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were represented at 1.67% in 2000 but weren't represented in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, making up 2.01% of the Pollins surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 40.33% | 50% | 23.98% |
| White | 56% | 44.63% | -20.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |