Explore the Family Name Pollio
The meaning of Pollio
Italian: probably from a variant of the personal name Pollo (see Pollino). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Salvatore, Antonio, Edoardo, Giuseppe, Vincenzo, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pollio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pollio has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,019 and by 2010, it had dropped to 41,657. This represents a change of -4.09%. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 516 in 2000 to 522 in 2010, marking an increase of 1.16%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Pollio per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #41,657 | -4.09% |
| Count | 516 | 522 | 1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pollio
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the surname Pollio, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most are of White ethnicity. However, from 2000 to 2010 there was a slight decrease in the percentage of white individuals with this surname, from 96.51% to 93.87%. There was no change tracked for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic groups, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those of Hispanic ethnicity with this surname had increased significantly by 176.29%, going up from 1.94% to 5.36%. Those identifying with two or more races went down from 1.16% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 93.87% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 5.36% | 176.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |