Explore the Family Name Paling
The meaning of Paling
1. English: usually a variant of Palin. 2. English: occasionally perhaps a habitational name from Poling (Sussex). The placename probably derives from Old English pāl ‘stake, pole’ or a personal name derived from this word + the groupname suffix -ingas (genitive -inga). However, it is uncertain that this surname has survived. 3. Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a seller or catcher of eels, from Middle Dutch paeldinc, modern Dutch paling ‘eel’. Compare Paulding and Pawling.
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How common is the last name Paling in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paling saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 79,115th most common in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 93,513th place, representing an 18.2% drop in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 224 in 2000 to 196 in 2010, marking a 12.5% decrease. The proportion of people with the Paling surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #93,513 | -18.2% |
| Count | 224 | 196 | -12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paling
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes for those with the surname Paling. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 6.25% in 2000 to 10.20% in 2010, a change of 63.20%. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities rose from 3.13% to 4.59%, an increase of 46.65%. However, the number of individuals identifying as White declined from 83.48% to 77.55%, a decrease of 7.10%. There was a slight increase in those claiming Hispanic ethnicity, moving from 6.70% to 7.65%. No significant changes were observed regarding Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, with both remaining at 0% in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.48% | 77.55% | -7.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.25% | 10.2% | 63.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 7.65% | 14.18% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 4.59% | 46.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |