Explore the Family Name Pollok
The meaning of Pollok
Scottish (Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire): variant of Pollock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pollok in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pollok has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pollok was ranked as the 46,153rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 55,121, marking a decrease of 19.43%. The number of people with the Pollok surname also fell from 435 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, a drop of 14.25%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 18.75% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #55,121 | -19.43% |
| Count | 435 | 373 | -14.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pollok
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Pollok surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White, although this percentage dipped slightly from 97.01% in 2000 to 93.03% in 2010. The Hispanic population with the Pollok surname saw a significant increase during this time, rising from 2.53% to 5.90%, a change of 133.20%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Instances where the data was suppressed for privacy are marked with (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 93.03% | -4.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 5.9% | 133.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |