Explore the Family Name Pollman
The meaning of Pollman
1. Americanized form of German Pollmann and Pöllmann. 2. English (London and Gloucestershire): variant of Pulman, topographic name from Middle English pul(le) (Old English pull, pōl, pyll ‘pool, pond, or tidal creek’) + man, probably an occupational name denoting someone who lived or worked at such a place. This surname is now rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gunther, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Pollman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pollman has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 28,407th in terms of prevalence, with a count of approximately 791 individuals. By 2010, it had risen slightly to the 28,362nd position, with a count of 842 people bearing the name, marking an increase of 6.45%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent over this decade at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #28,362 | 0.16% |
| Count | 791 | 842 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pollman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Pollman surname have identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 96.97% to 95.13%. The percentage of those reporting two or more ethnicities increased by 56.14% over the same period, rising from 1.14% to 1.78%. Hispanic representation also decreased slightly from 1.14% to 1.07%, while the Black community showed presence in 2010 but not in 2000. There were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals carrying the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 95.13% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.78% | 56.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.07% | -6.14% |
| Black | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |