Explore the Family Name Palomba
The meaning of Palomba
Italian: from palomba ‘female wood pigeon’, used as a nickname, and also as a personal name. In some instances it may be a habitational name, from a place recorded as Palumba on a medieval map of Sardinia. See also Palombo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Antonio, Mauro, Remo, Salvatore, Aniello, Carlo, Ciro, Corrado, Enrico, Giovanni, Giuseppe.
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How common is the last name Palomba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palomba has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Palomba ranked 43,157 in popularity with 472 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had risen to rank 38,582 with an increase of 21.4% to 573 people. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also increased by 11.76%, going from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #38,582 | 10.6% |
| Count | 472 | 573 | 21.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palomba
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Palomba, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of bearers of this surname identify as White, accounting for 96.61% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.81% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.91% in 2000. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 2.62% of the Palomba surname bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 95.81% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |