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
The surname Poak is found in The United States more than any other country or territory. It may also be rendered as:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Poak? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 5,587,209th most frequently occurring surname worldwide, held by around 1 in 607,295,493 people. It is mostly found in The Americas, where 58 percent of Poak live; 58 percent live in North America and 58 percent live in Anglo-North America. Poak is also the 3,684,242nd most common first name internationally. It is borne by 10 people.
This last name is most frequently used in The United States, where it is borne by 7 people, or 1 in 51,779,848. In The United States it is most common in: Tennessee, where 29 percent live, Texas, where 29 percent live and Alaska, where 14 percent live. Excluding The United States Poak occurs in 3 countries. It is also found in Indonesia, where 25 percent live and Finland, where 8 percent live.
Poak Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Poak has changed over time. In The United States the share of the population with the surname declined 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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