Explore the Family Name De Palo
The meaning of De Palo
Italian: 1. habitational name for someone from any of various minor places called Palo, from palo ‘pole, stake’, ‘pile’. 2. possibly an altered form of De Paolo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Angelo, Savino, Antonio, Caesar, Donato, Franco, Giuseppe, Luigi, Rocco.
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How common is the last name De Palo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Palo saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, De Palo ranked 29,758th in terms of popularity and had a count of 746; by 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 31,453 and the count fell marginally to 736. This represents a change of -5.7 in rank and -1.34 in count. Also, the proportion per 100K decreased by -10.71 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,758 | #31,453 | -5.7% |
| Count | 746 | 736 | -1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Palo
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Palo, it is predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.05% of individuals carrying this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.47% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.61% to 2.17% over the decade. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but a small percentage (0.68%) registered as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.47% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.17% | 34.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |