Explore the Family Name Pollom
The meaning of Pollom
English: variant of Pullum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pollom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pollom saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pollom ranked 75,938 in popularity with 236 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 80,131, despite a minimal increase in count to 237 individuals. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dipped by 11.11%, indicating a decrease in widespread usage.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #80,131 | -5.52% |
| Count | 236 | 237 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pollom
In terms of ethnic identity, there were some noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals (92.80%) identified as White, which increased slightly to 94.94% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared completely, going from 3.81% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. A new demographic emerged in 2010 with 3.38% of individuals identifying as Hispanic. No individuals identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native, or claimed two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 94.94% | 2.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |