Explore the Family Name Pook
The meaning of Pook
English (mainly Devon): nickname from Middle English p(o)uk(e), poke ‘goblin, (evil or mischievous) spirit’ (Old English pūca).
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How common is the last name Pook in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pook saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,398 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 71,678, indicating a 3.66% change. The count of people with the surname also increased from 242 to 272 within the same period, marking a 12.4% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 residents remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #71,678 | 3.66% |
| Count | 242 | 272 | 12.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pook
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were noticeable shifts among those carrying the Pook surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White, this percentage decreased from 82.64% to 73.16%. At the same time, there was an increase within other ethnic identities: Asian/Pacific Islander representation went up from 3.72% to 5.88%, those identifying as Black increased from 7.44% to 9.93%, and Hispanic representation almost tripled, going from 2.48% to 7.35%. Interestingly, there was also a new appearance of those identifying as Two or more races, which was not present in 2000 but accounted for 3.68% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category, however, remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.64% | 73.16% | -11.47% |
| Black | 7.44% | 9.93% | 33.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 7.35% | 196.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.72% | 5.88% | 58.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |