2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pollart
A locational surname deriving from a medieval place name likely meaning "poll" or pool with "art" referring to nature or form.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Pollart. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pollart surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Pollart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pollart, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pollart
The surname Pollart originated in Normandy, France during the medieval period, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "poul," meaning "pool" or "small body of water," combined with the suffix "-art," commonly used in place names. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near a pool or marsh.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Robert Pollart, a farmer and landowner mentioned in the Cartulaire de Saint-Évroult, a manuscript from the late 12th century, describing land holdings in the village of Saint-Évroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois in Normandy.
During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Poullart, Poulart, and Pouellart, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One notable individual from this period was Jehan Pollart, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War and is mentioned in the Chronicles of Froissart, a famous historical work written in the late 14th century.
The Pollart surname also had a presence in England, likely brought over by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest of 1066. In the Domesday Book, a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are references to landholders with similar names, such as Pulard and Polard, which may be related to Pollart.
As the name spread across Europe, it took on different spellings and variations, reflecting the influence of local languages and dialects. In Germany, for instance, the name appeared as Pollert or Pollardt, while in Italy it became Pollari or Pollaro.
One notable bearer of the Pollart name was Hugues Pollart, a French architect and master mason who lived in the 15th century. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several important Gothic churches and cathedrals, including the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Rouen, France.
Another significant figure was Pierre Pollart, a French explorer and cartographer who lived in the 16th century. He was among the first Europeans to explore and map parts of the Amazon River basin in South America, contributing to the expansion of geographic knowledge during the Age of Exploration.
In more recent centuries, the Pollart surname has been associated with several accomplished individuals, such as Jean-Baptiste Pollart (1768-1834), a French painter and engraver known for his portraits and historical scenes, and Émile Pollart (1853-1919), a Belgian sculptor who created many public monuments and statues in Brussels and other cities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pollart
Among Census respondents with the surname Pollart, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Pollart bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pollart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pollart
Pollart appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,963 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,963 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pollart surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #148,665 | 2.6% |
| Count | 107 | 111 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pollart bearers went from 107 to 111 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,963 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #148,665.
FAQ
Pollart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pollart?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Pollart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Pollart?
Pollart ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Pollart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pollart.
Has Pollart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pollart went from 107 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Pollart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pollart, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Black (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pollart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pollart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Hispanic (3.6%), Black (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pollart (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pollart mean?
A locational surname deriving from a medieval place name likely meaning "poll" or pool with "art" referring to nature or form. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pollart (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Pollart?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.