Explore the Family Name Pulk
The meaning of Pulk
Altered form of Scottish Polk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pulk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pulk has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of Pulk decreased from 61,376 in 2000 to 64,559 in 2010, showing a decline in popularity by 5.19%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 306 to 308 during this decade, which represents an increase of 0.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly from 0.11 to 0.1, indicating a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #64,559 | -5.19% |
| Count | 306 | 308 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pulk
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pulk, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 88.24% to 90.58%, showing a rise of 2.65%. Those identifying as Black or having two or more races both saw decreases in these years. The percentage of Pulks identifying as Black fell from 5.23% to 3.57%, a drop of 31.74%. Similarly, those claiming two or more races declined from 2.94% to 1.95%, a decrease of 33.67%. There was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and there was a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation with 1.95% in 2010. The Hispanic representation dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.24% | 90.58% | 2.65% |
| Black | 5.23% | 3.57% | -31.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 1.95% | -33.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |