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

Pollan, 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 Pollan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pollan in America

Pollan is the 35671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pollan surname appeared 630 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 Pollan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pollan 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 Pollan

The surname Pollan is believed to have originated in Italy and can be traced back to the medieval era. It is likely derived from the Italian word "polla," which translates to "chicken" or "hen." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or occupational name to someone who raised or dealt with poultry.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Pollan dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in the historic Sicilian Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the island of Sicily. The name is also found in various town and village records from regions such as Calabria, Campania, and Puglia.

During the Renaissance period, the Pollan family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the trade and banking sectors. A notable figure from this era was Girolamo Pollan (1520-1587), a successful merchant and financier who played a significant role in the economic affairs of the Neapolitan kingdom.

In the 17th century, the Pollan name appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, as some members of the family were accused of practicing Judaism in secret. This historical event sheds light on the religious persecution faced by certain individuals bearing this surname during that time.

Moving into the 18th century, the Pollan family continued to thrive in various parts of Italy. One noteworthy individual was Giovanni Battista Pollan (1732-1807), a renowned architect from Palermo who designed several churches and palaces in Sicily.

Another prominent figure with the Pollan surname was Giuseppe Pollan (1822-1891), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian parliament and was actively involved in the unification of Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the Pollan name spread to other parts of Europe, and variations in spelling emerged, such as Pollani, Pollano, and Pollani. Despite these variations, the surname has maintained its Italian roots and continues to be carried by individuals of Italian descent around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pollan

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

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 Pollan 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 Pollan 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 Pollan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Pollan, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!