Explore the Family Name Polman
The meaning of Polman
1. Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a pool, Dutch poel, or a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word. Compare Poelman. 2. Americanized form of German Pollmann, a variant of Pohl (cognate with 1 above), or a habitational name for someone from a place called Poll, two examples of which occur in North Rhine-Westphalia. 3. English (mainly Kent): variant of Pullman. Some characteristic forenames: German Inge, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Polman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polman has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname shifted from 59,769 in 2000 to 59,017 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.26%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the surname Polman also increased from 316 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, an upturn by 8.54%. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained the same at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #59,017 | 1.26% |
| Count | 316 | 343 | 8.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polman
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows minor changes between 2000 and 2010. While the number of White individuals with the surname Polman decreased slightly from 93.04% in 2000 to 91.55% in 2010, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.80% to 4.08%. Furthermore, the data notes an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals having the surname Polman in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. For individuals of two or more races, there was a decrease from 1.90% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. No Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were recorded with the surname Polman in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.04% | 91.55% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 4.08% | 7.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.46% | -23.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |