Explore the Family Name De Paola
The meaning of De Paola
Italian: variant of Di Paola. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cono, Gino, Salvatore, Carmine, Angelo, Antonietta, Attilio, Edmondo, Ennio, Francesco, Luigi, Paolo.
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How common is the last name De Paola in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Paola saw a slight shift in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 19,445 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the rank of 20,125, representing a decrease of 3.5%. However, the actual count of individuals with the De Paola surname increased marginally from 1,286 in 2000 to 1,327 in 2010, a growth rate of 3.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.25%, moving from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,445 | #20,125 | -3.5% |
| Count | 1,286 | 1,327 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Paola
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the distribution of the De Paola surname experienced some shifts as well. In 2000, the majority of those with the De Paola surname identified as White (95.02%). By 2010, this percentage had dropped marginally to 92.92%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among those with the De Paola surname saw a significant increase from 2.33% in 2000 to 5.35% in 2010, marking a change of 129.61%. The presence of other ethnicities remained relatively stable or changed minimally: there was a slight decline in those identifying as Two or more races (from 1.56% to 0.83%), while the Asian/Pacific Islander category showed a minor increase (0% to 0.53%). There were no reported changes for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 92.92% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 5.35% | 129.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 0.83% | -46.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |