Explore the Family Name Paille
The meaning of Paille
1. French (Paillé): habitational name from Paillé, the name of several places in the western part of France. 2. French: from Old French paille ‘straw’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who gathered straw or used it to make hats or mattresses. It may also have been a nickname for someone who slept on the straw or for someone with straw-colored hair. History: Léonard Paillé from Pressac in Vienne, France, married Louise Vachon in QC in 1678. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Pierre, Michel, Raoul, Remy, Yves.
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How common is the last name Paille in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paille saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,895th in terms of commonality among U.S surnames, but it dropped to the 45,189th position by 2010, a decrease of 0.65%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 450 in 2000 to 474 in 2010, a rise of approximately 5.33%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by about 5.88%, indicating that while the numerical count may have risen, its prevalence compared to other surnames has lessened.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #45,189 | -0.65% |
| Count | 450 | 474 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paille
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Paille surname. In 2000, a significant majority of those with this surname identified as White (96.67%), but this proportion slightly decreased to 95.15% in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races also experienced a reduction of 26% over the decade, from 2% to 1.48%. In contrast, there were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, a new emergence was seen in the Hispanic and Black communities in 2010, where each accounted for 1.48% of those with the Paille surname, despite having no representation in these communities in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 95.15% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.48% | -26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |