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

Pollina, 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 Pollina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pollina in America

Pollina is the 32396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pollina surname appeared 710 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 Pollina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pollina 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 Pollina

The surname Pollina is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Sicily during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "pullinus," which means "young fowl" or "chicken." This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname for someone associated with poultry or fowl farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pollina can be found in the Sicilian municipal records from the 14th century. These records document individuals with the surname residing in the towns of Palermo and Messina, which were major urban centers on the island at the time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Pollina appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts, including the registry of noble families in Sicily. This suggests that some families bearing this surname may have held a certain degree of social status or prominence within their local communities.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Pollina (1520-1592) was a prominent jurist and legal scholar from Palermo. He authored several influential treatises on Sicilian law and served as a advisor to the Spanish Crown, which ruled over Sicily during that era.

Another individual of note was Vincenzo Pollina (1675-1742), a Sicilian painter and fresco artist who was active in the Baroque period. His works can be found adorning churches and palaces throughout the island, showcasing his skill in the ornate and dramatic style characteristic of that artistic movement.

In the 19th century, the surname Pollina also gained recognition in the field of literature. Giuseppe Pollina (1820-1888) was a Sicilian poet and playwright whose works often explored themes of local culture and Sicilian identity. His plays were widely performed in theaters across the island and helped to preserve and promote the Sicilian language and traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname Pollina has maintained a strong presence in its region of origin, Sicily. While the name may have been less common outside of Italy, it remains a significant part of the island's cultural and historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pollina

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

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

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