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

Polm, 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 Polm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Polm in America

Polm is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Polm surname appeared 137 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 Polm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Polm 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 Polm

The surname POLM has its origins in England, first appearing in records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "polm," meaning a palm tree or a palm branch, which was a symbol of victory and triumph in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the POLM surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named John Polm was listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

During the Middle Ages, the POLM name was often associated with individuals who lived near or owned land with palm trees or palm groves. Some historical records also indicate that the name may have been given to people who worked with palm fronds or made products from palm materials.

The POLM surname has been recorded in various spellings throughout history, including Polme, Pollme, and Paume, reflecting regional dialect variations and evolving spelling conventions.

One notable individual with the POLM surname was Sir John Polm (c. 1450-1521), a prominent English merchant and diplomat during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII. He served as a member of the Privy Council and was instrumental in negotiating trade agreements with the Netherlands.

Another significant figure was Richard Polm (1567-1635), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Bishop of Peterborough from 1628 until his death. He was known for his contributions to theological discourse and his efforts in promoting education.

In the 18th century, William Polm (1722-1805) was a respected architect and surveyor who designed several prominent buildings in London, including the Church of St. Mary-le-Bow and the Foundling Hospital.

The POLM name also found its way to the literary world with the notable writer and poet, Elizabeth Polm (1819-1892), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

One of the most recent historically significant individuals with the POLM surname was Sir Arthur Polm (1870-1947), a British military officer who played a crucial role in the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I. His leadership and strategic decisions were instrumental in shaping the course of the campaign.

While the POLM surname may have evolved over time and spread to different parts of the world, its roots can be traced back to its English origins, where it carried connotations of victory, triumph, and perhaps even a connection to the natural world through the symbolic palm tree.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Polm

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

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

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