Explore the Family Name Polski
The meaning of Polski
Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): ethnic or habitational name for someone from Poland, from Polish polski ‘Polish’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Bogdan.
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How common is the last name Polski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Polski has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Polski was ranked 63,812th in terms of its prevalence among U.S. surnames. By 2010, this rank had dropped to 74,826th, marking a decline of 17.26%. Over this same period, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Polski also fell by 11.64%, from 292 to 258. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Polski per 100,000 people in the U.S. population decreased by 18.18% from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #74,826 | -17.26% |
| Count | 292 | 258 | -11.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Polski identify as White. In 2000, 95.89% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a percentage that increased to 98.06% by 2010. The data also shows a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 3.08% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Polski identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 98.06% | 2.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |