Explore the Family Name Polston
The meaning of Polston
English: variant of Poulson with intrusive -t. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Polston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polston experienced a mild decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Back in 2000, it held rank 9693 but dropped to 9827 in 2010, experiencing a decline of 1.38%. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased from 3075 in 2000 to 3295 in 2010, marking an increase of 7.15%. This however didn't translate into a higher proportion per 100k as the proportion decreased by 1.75% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,693 | #9,827 | -1.38% |
| Count | 3,075 | 3,295 | 7.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.12 | -1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polston
Examining the ethnic identity of the individuals bearing the Polston surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data show some variation between 2000 and 2010. The largest group consistently remained those of White ethnicity, though their proportion decreased slightly from 93.30% in 2000 to 91.78% in 2010. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Polston surname doubled during this time from 0.26% to 0.52%, while those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 79.59%. The Hispanic proportion also grew by 33.97%, while the Black proportion slightly declined by 2.82%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a minor increase of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 91.78% | -1.63% |
| Black | 3.19% | 3.1% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.09% | 33.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.76% | 79.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.76% | 5.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.52% | 100% |