Explore the Family Name Paloma
The meaning of Paloma
Spanish: 1. nickname from paloma ‘dove’. 2. from the female personal name Paloma, with the same meaning as 1 above.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paloma in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Paloma has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Paloma was ranked 51,352nd in popularity among surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 42,030th, representing an 18.15% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, with a count of 381 in 2000 and 517 in 2010, which is a 35.7% boost. Moreover, the proportion of individuals named Paloma per 100,000 inhabitants also rose by 28.57%, from 0.14 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #42,030 | 18.15% |
| Count | 381 | 517 | 35.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paloma
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Paloma, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, some interesting trends emerge. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 10.25%, from 33.86% in 2000 to 37.33% in 2010. The proportions of those self-identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise, from 41.21% to 45.26%. However, the proportion of those identifying as White fell considerably, down 32.08% from 16.8% in 2000. Similarly, there was a substantial decrease in the percentage of those identifying as Black, down 60.41% from 3.41% in 2000. Meanwhile, a slight increase was observed among those identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native, up 32.82% from 1.31% in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races slightly decreased by 14.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.21% | 45.26% | 9.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.86% | 37.33% | 10.25% |
| White | 16.8% | 11.41% | -32.08% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 2.9% | -14.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.31% | 1.74% | 32.82% |
| Black | 3.41% | 1.35% | -60.41% |