Explore the Family Name Poock
The meaning of Poock
1. North German: habitational name from a place so named near Stettin. 2. English: variant of Pook.
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How common is the last name Poock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poock saw a slight increase in count between 2000 and 2010, from 271 to 275, marking a growth of 1.48%. However, its ranking among all surnames dropped by 4.57%, from position 67,936 to 71,042. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by 10% during the same period, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #71,042 | -4.57% |
| Count | 271 | 275 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poock
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Poock, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained predominantly white between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 98.15% of the Poocks identified as white, which slightly increased to 98.55% in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with the Poock surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 98.55% | 0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |