Poolaw Surname

1,286,243rd
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 177 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
United States
Highest density in:
United States

Poolaw Surname User-submission:

The surname Poolaw is of Kiowa Native American origin. It comes from the Kiowa word poolaw, which means 'red'. This may refer to the colour of the original bearer's hair or skin.

The Poolaw surname is most common in the United States, where it is concentrated in the state of Oklahoma.

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Poolaw Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States1761:2,059,426131,385
England11:55,718,059489,080

Poolaw Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

The surname Poolaw is of Kiowa Native American origin. It comes from the Kiowa word poolaw, which means 'red'. This may refer to the colour of the original bearer's hair or skin.

The Poolaw surname is most common in the United States, where it is concentrated in the state of Oklahoma. The Poolaw family is a matrilineal society, which means that the surname is passed down through the female line. This is unusual for Native American tribes, which are typically patrilineal.

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Poolaw Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Poolaw Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name Poolaw is found in The United States more than any other country or territory. It can also be rendered as:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Poolaw? popularity and diffusion

The last name is the 1,286,243rd most widespread family name world-wide. It is borne by around 1 in 41,172,576 people. It is mostly found in The Americas, where 99 percent of Poolaw live; 99 percent live in North America and 99 percent live in Anglo-North America.

This last name is most frequently occurring in The United States, where it is borne by 176 people, or 1 in 2,059,426. In The United States it is mostly found in: Oklahoma, where 56 percent reside, Arizona, where 9 percent reside and Arkansas, where 6 percent reside. Apart from The United States this surname exists in one country. It is also found in England, where 1 percent reside.

Poolaw Last Name Statistics demography

In The United States those bearing the Poolaw surname are 31.61% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 78.38% registered to vote for the party.

Poolaw earn somewhat less than the average income. In United States they earn 11.98% less than the national average, earning $37,979 USD per year.

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