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

Polynice, 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 Polynice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Polynice in America

Polynice is the 34110th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Polynice surname appeared 666 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 Polynice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Polynice 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 Polynice

The surname POLYNICE is of Greek origin, tracing its roots back to ancient Greece. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "polys," meaning "many," and "nikos," meaning "victory." Therefore, the name POLYNICE can be interpreted as "one who has achieved many victories."

The earliest known record of this surname dates back to the 5th century BC when it appeared in ancient Greek texts and manuscripts. One notable mention is in the play "Antigone" by the renowned Greek playwright Sophocles, where one of the central characters is named Polynice.

During the Byzantine Empire era, from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name POLYNICE was found in various historical records and documents, indicating its continued use among the Greek population. It is possible that the name spread to other regions through trade and conquest during this period.

In the Middle Ages, the name POLYNICE appeared in several European records, particularly in Italy and France, suggesting that Greek migrants or soldiers may have carried the name to these regions. For instance, a notable figure bearing this surname was Polynice di Firenze (1275-1342), an Italian scholar and philosopher from Florence.

As the centuries passed, the name POLYNICE underwent various spelling variations, such as Polinicius, Polinicio, and Polynicius, reflecting regional influences and linguistic adaptations. One such variation was the French spelling "Polynice," which appeared in records from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Another noteworthy individual with this surname was Polynice Delacroix (1653-1718), a French painter and engraver who was active during the Baroque period. His works can still be found in several museums across Europe.

In more recent history, the name POLYNICE has been associated with several scholars and intellectuals, such as Polynice Martini (1834-1892), an Italian philosopher and professor at the University of Bologna, and Polynice Giannikopoulos (1901-1978), a Greek poet and literary critic.

While the surname POLYNICE may not be as common today as it once was, it remains an intriguing link to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece and a testament to the enduring impact of Greek civilization on the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Polynice

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

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

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