Explore the Family Name Pandolfo
The meaning of Pandolfo
Italian (Campania and Tuscany): from the personal name Pandolfo, from Langobardic Pandulf, composed of the ancient Germanic elements bandwo- ‘banner’ + wulfa ‘wolf’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Mario, Giuseppe, Salvatore, Antonio, Carmine, Dino, Elio, Enrico, Luigi, Massimo, Nicola, Nino.
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How common is the last name Pandolfo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pandolfo in the United States has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pandolfo was ranked 26,446th and by 2010 had slipped to 28,704th in terms of popularity among all surnames. This represents an 8.54% drop in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname went down by 4.38%, from 868 in 2000 to 830 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Pandolfo per 100k people decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,446 | #28,704 | -8.54% |
| Count | 868 | 830 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pandolfo
In regards to ethnicity, the census data shows a few changes among those bearing the surname Pandolfo. The majority identified as White, although this category saw a slight decrease of 1.16% between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, growing by a substantial 45.51% during the same period. Those who identified as having two or more ethnicities decreased by 42.31%. There were also minimal shifts among those identifying as Black, with a decrease of 11.11%. Interestingly, 2010 marks the first time that individuals with the Pandolfo surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, given there were no such identifications in 2000. No respondents identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 93.37% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 4.7% | 45.51% |
| Black | 0.81% | 0.72% | -11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0.6% | -42.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |