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

Polmanteer, 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 Polmanteer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Polmanteer in America

Polmanteer is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Polmanteer surname appeared 282 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 Polmanteer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Polmanteer 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 Polmanteer

The surname Polmanteer has its origins in Cornwall, a county in the southwestern peninsular region of England. It is believed to have derived from the Cornish place name "Porth Manteyr," which translates to "the cove of the carpenter" or "the carpenter's cove." The earliest recorded spelling of the name dates back to the 16th century, with various forms such as Polmanter, Pulmanter, and Polmantyre appearing in historical records.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Cornish parish records from the late 16th century, where it is documented as "Polmantyr." This suggests that the name was well-established in Cornwall by that time, likely associated with families living near a particular cove or coastal area.

As the centuries passed, the name spread beyond Cornwall, with various branches of the Polmanteer family settling in other parts of England and, later, in other parts of the world. One notable figure with this surname was John Polmanteer, a Cornish merchant and ship owner who lived in the late 17th century and was involved in the lucrative tin mining industry.

Another individual of note was William Polmanteer, born in 1792 in Cornwall, who served as a lieutenant in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several notable battles and was recognized for his bravery and seamanship.

In the 19th century, the name can be found in historical records from other parts of the British Isles, including Ireland and Scotland, indicating the migration of Polmanteer families from their Cornish homeland. One such individual was James Polmanteer, born in 1823 in County Antrim, Ireland, who later immigrated to Canada and became a prominent businessman in Ontario.

Another notable bearer of the Polmanteer name was Elizabeth Polmanteer, born in 1865 in Scotland. She was a pioneering woman in the field of education, establishing several schools for girls in Glasgow and advocating for greater educational opportunities for women.

As the centuries progressed, members of the Polmanteer family continued to leave their mark in various fields, including business, the military, and public service. While the name remains relatively uncommon, its rich history and connections to Cornwall's coastal heritage make it a fascinating example of the enduring legacy of surnames in the English-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Polmanteer

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

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

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