Explore the Family Name Pali
The meaning of Pali
1. Hungarian (also Páli): patronymic from the personal name Pál, Hungarian equivalent of Paul. 2. Indian: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Pali in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pali showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 63,141st in terms of popularity and by 2010, it moved up to the 60,045th rank, marking a change of 4.9%. The number of individuals with the surname also grew from 296 people in 2000 to 336 people in 2010, a growth rate of 13.51%. Despite this increase, the proportion of the surname Pali per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #60,045 | 4.9% |
| Count | 296 | 336 | 13.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pali
The ethnicity statistics for the surname Pali show some changes over the decade as per data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. While most people with the Pali surname identified as White (64.88% in 2010, up from 63.51% in 2000), a significant portion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although the percentage dropped significantly from 26.35% in 2000 to 17.56% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a considerable increase from 5.41% to 11.90%. The Hispanic representation also experienced a slight rise from 4.39% to 5.06%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.51% | 64.88% | 2.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 26.35% | 17.56% | -33.36% |
| Two or More Races | 5.41% | 11.9% | 119.96% |
| Hispanic | 4.39% | 5.06% | 15.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |