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

Pollom, 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 Pollom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pollom in America

Pollom is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pollom surname appeared 237 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 Pollom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pollom 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 Pollom

The surname Pollom is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place name, possibly related to the Old English word "pol" meaning "pool" or "stream".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which lists a landowner named Radulfus de Pollom in Buckinghamshire. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place called Pollom or a similar variant.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire and Worcestershire, where individuals with the surnames Pollum and Pollam are mentioned. These variations in spelling were common during this period, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

An early notable bearer of the name was Sir John Pollom, a knight who fought alongside Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. He was renowned for his bravery and was rewarded with lands in Oxfordshire.

Another individual of historical significance was William Pollom, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the city's governance and played a role in the establishment of several charitable organizations.

In the 16th century, the name Pollom can be found in parish records from various counties in England, including Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions of the country by this time.

Thomas Pollom, born in 1603 in Stratford-upon-Avon, was a renowned playwright and contemporary of William Shakespeare. While his works have not survived, he is mentioned in historical accounts as a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time.

Another notable bearer of the name was Elizabeth Pollom, born in 1671 in Yorkshire. She was a renowned botanist and herbalist, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and their uses. Her writings and contributions to the field of botany were widely recognized during her lifetime.

Throughout its history, the surname Pollom has undergone various spelling variations, including Polum, Pollam, and Pollum, reflecting the changing nature of English orthography over time. However, the origin and meaning of the name have remained firmly rooted in its locational and geographical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pollom

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

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

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