Explore the Family Name Paluch
The meaning of Paluch
Polish: from paluch ‘thumb’ (augmentative of palec ‘finger’), hence a nickname used to denote a small person or a dwarf, or possibly a descriptive nickname for someone with a deformed or missing thumb. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Andrzej, Casimir, Franciszek, Katarzyna, Krystyna, Lech, Ludwik, Pawel, Piotr, Slawomir, Zdzislaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paluch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paluch has seen a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,594th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 19,242nd spot—a subtle decrease of about 3.48%. However, the total number of people bearing the surname Paluch increased modestly from 1,367 in 2000 to 1,409 in 2010, showing an overall growth of 3.07%. Despite this increase in count, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by about 5.88% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,594 | #19,242 | -3.48% |
| Count | 1,367 | 1,409 | 3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paluch
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the surname Paluch is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. This group increased marginally from 96.71% in 2000 to 97.16% in 2010. The presence of Asian/Pacific Islanders also saw a small rise of 8.47%, although they still represent a minor segment. On the other hand, those identifying as Two or more races experienced a significant drop of nearly 26%. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly by 2.5%. The proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either very low or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 97.16% | 0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.14% | -25.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 0.78% | -2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.64% | 8.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0% | 0% |