Explore the Family Name De Polo
The meaning of De Polo
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Polo, a northern variant of Paolo (see Paul). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo.
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How common is the last name De Polo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Polo has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, De Polo was ranked 47,735th in terms of overall surname popularity and increased by 2.79 percent to rank 46,404th in 2010. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 417 to 459 during this period, reflecting an increase of 10.07 percent. This growth resulted in a marginal rise in the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #46,404 | 2.79% |
| Count | 417 | 459 | 10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Polo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname De Polo has also shifted slightly over a decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all bearers of the surname identified as White, but by 2010 this percentage fell by 2.5 points to 95.86 percent. There was no representation under Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a notable emergence of De Polo bearers identifying as Hispanic in 2010, rising to 2.83 percent. Additionally, a small percentage (1.09 percent) had begun to identify as belonging to two or more races by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 95.86% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |