Explore the Family Name Polyakov
The meaning of Polyakov
Russian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Russian ethnic name polyak ‘Pole’ (see Polyak and Polak), formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov. Compare Polakoff. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Leonid, Aleksandr, Mikhail, Boris, Vladimir, Aleksey, Galina, Igor, Yuriy, Zinoviy, Aleksei, Anatoly. Jewish Yakov, Khanan, Leonid, Mikhael, Naum.
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How common is the last name Polyakov in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polyakov has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,838th and by 2010, it improved its position to 44,109th, a 7.8% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 416 in 2000 to 488 in 2010, showing a percentage change of 17.31. The proportion of the Polyakov surname per 100,000 people also grew by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #44,109 | 7.8% |
| Count | 416 | 488 | 17.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polyakov
When we examine the ethnic identity of those bearing the Polyakov surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all identify as White—97.84% in 2000, increasing slightly to 98.57% in 2010. A small number identified as being of two or more races in 2000, but that figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 98.57% | 0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |