Poak Surname
Approximately 12 people bear this surname
Poak Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the puk,' from the complexion of the hair or dress, a colour between russet and black (v. Halliwell); compare Russell and Black, or Borrell. But perhaps of Dutch parentage.
William le Puk, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
Read More About This SurnamePoak Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 1:51,779,848 | 968,877 |
| Indonesia | 3 | 1:44,083,065 | 698,220 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| Papua New Guinea | 1 | 1:8,153,717 | 181,784 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 8 | 1:3,046,921 | 80,371 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12 | 1:4,184,890 | 180,076 |
Poak (10) may also be a first name.
Poak Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the puk,' from the complexion of the hair or dress, a colour between russet and black (v. Halliwell); compare Russell and Black, or Borrell. But perhaps of Dutch parentage.
William le Puk, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
John Pouk, Somerset, 1 Edward III: ibid.
Richard Pouk, Somerset, 1 Edward III: ibid.
1607. Samuell Pooke, weaver: St. Peter, Cornhill.
1787. Married — James Albon and Ann Pook: St. George, Hanover Square.
A corruption of Pollock, which see. The surname is still current in Scotland, though rare, and is also recorded in Canada.
Poak Demographics
Average Poak Salary in
United States
$41,525 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Poak Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Poak Come From? nationality or country of origin
Poak is carried by more people in The United States than any other country or territory. It may also appear as:. Click here for further possible spellings of Poak.
How Common Is The Last Name Poak? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 5,587,209th most commonly held surname globally, borne by approximately 1 in 607,295,493 people. The surname is predominantly found in The Americas, where 58 percent of Poak are found; 58 percent are found in North America and 58 percent are found in Anglo-North America. Poak is also the 3,684,242nd most numerous first name globally, borne by 10 people.
The surname is most frequently held in The United States, where it is carried by 7 people, or 1 in 51,779,848. In The United States it is primarily found in: Tennessee, where 29 percent live, Texas, where 29 percent live and Alaska, where 14 percent live. Apart from The United States Poak is found in 3 countries. It is also common in Indonesia, where 25 percent live and Finland, where 8 percent live.
Poak Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Poak has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people carrying the Poak surname decreased 42 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Poak Last Name Statistics demography
Poak earn marginally less than the average income. In United States they earn 3.76% less than the national average, earning $41,525 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poľak | 89 | 71 | / |
| Phoak | 89 | 39 | / |
| Pohak | 89 | 23 | / |
| Poake | 89 | 18 | / |
| Poaik | 89 | 1 | / |
| Pooak | 89 | 0 | / |
| Poyyak | 80 | 21 | / |
| Phoakk | 80 | 9 | / |
| Pouake | 80 | 4 | / |
| Phohak | 80 | 4 | / |
| Poaske | 80 | 1 | / |
| Poag | 75 | 1,314 | / |
| Poac | 75 | 61 | / |
| Paok | 75 | 31 | / |
| Phoakkh | 73 | 5 | / |
| Poakova | 73 | 5 | / |
| Poohack | 73 | 1 | / |
| Poiiack | 73 | 1 | / |
| Poľák | 67 | 118 | / |
| Poľaková | 67 | 56 | / |
| Pojok | 67 | 32 | / |
| Poyok | 67 | 19 | / |
| Poags | 67 | 14 | / |
| Pouok | 67 | 12 | / |
| Pohok | 67 | 10 | / |
| Puiok | 67 | 8 | / |
| Páhok | 67 | 8 | / |
| Paeak | 67 | 7 | / |
| Paoke | 67 | 6 | / |
| Pahok | 67 | 6 | / |
| Paouk | 67 | 3 | / |
| Paoik | 67 | 1 | / |
| Paock | 67 | 0 | / |
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