Explore the Family Name Polly
The meaning of Polly
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Pooley. 2. German: variant of Polley. 3. French: variant of Poli 4.
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How common is the last name Polly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Polly has seen a slight change in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,910 and shifted to 11,946 in 2010, marking a negligible decrease of 0.3%. However, the count of individuals with the Polly surname increased from 2,407 in 2000 to 2,617 in 2010, resulting in an 8.72% growth. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.89 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,910 | #11,946 | -0.3% |
| Count | 2,407 | 2,617 | 8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polly
The ethnic identity distribution for individuals carrying the Polly surname underwent some noteworthy changes from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. White individuals were the majority, representing 88.16% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 86.97% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black represented 9.1% in 2000, which decreased to 8.02% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase from 0.29% to 1.22%. The Hispanic group also experienced a considerable rise, going from 0.58% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a minor increase from 0.83% to 0.84%, while those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.04% to 1.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.16% | 86.97% | -1.35% |
| Black | 9.1% | 8.02% | -11.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.53% | 47.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 1.41% | 143.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 1.22% | 320.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.84% | 1.2% |