Find out how popular the last name Pol is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Pol.

Pol, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Pol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pol in America

Pol is the 20274th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pol surname appeared 1,312 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Pol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pol to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Pol

The surname Pol originates from Poland, where it was derived from the Polish word "pole," meaning "field" or "plain." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries, when many surnames were derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or locations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pol can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Poloniae, a collection of medieval Polish documents dating back to the 12th century. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time, potentially referring to individuals who lived or worked in open fields or plains.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Jan Pol was mentioned in the historical records of the city of Krakow. He was a prominent figure in the local community and owned several properties in the area. Another notable individual with this surname was Mikołaj Pol, a 16th-century Polish writer and poet renowned for his works celebrating the beauty of the Polish countryside and rural life.

The surname Pol can also be found in various place names across Poland, such as Pol-Nowa Wieś and Pol-Stara Wieś, which further reinforces its connection to the geographical concept of "field" or "plain." These place names likely originated from settlements established by individuals bearing the surname Pol.

In the 19th century, a famous Polish poet and writer named Wincenty Pol (1807-1872) gained widespread recognition for his literary works, which often explored themes of nature and the Polish countryside. His works, such as "Mohort" and "Pieśń o ziemi naszej," became beloved classics in Polish literature.

Another notable individual with the surname Pol was Jerzy Pol (1925-2018), a Polish-born American scientist and engineer. He made significant contributions to the development of satellite technology and played a crucial role in the early stages of the American space program.

Throughout history, the surname Pol has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including noblemen, writers, poets, scientists, and more. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Poland, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals of Polish descent and those who have adopted it over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pol

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pol.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Pol was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Pol has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Pol was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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