Explore the Family Name Paola
The meaning of Paola
Italian: 1. primarily a habitational name from Paola in Cosenza province. 2. occasionally from the female personal name Paola, feminine form of Paolo, an equivalent of Paul. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Francesco, Angelo, Antonio, Pasquale, Pasqualina, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Paola in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paola has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 40,203 in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 40,313 – a decrease of 0.27%. However, the count of people with the surname increased slightly from 513 in 2000 to 543 in 2010, indicating a rise of 5.85%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.26%, from 0.19 to 0.18 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #40,313 | -0.27% |
| Count | 513 | 543 | 5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paola
From an ethnicity perspective, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Paola surname identify as White. In 2000, 84.80% identified as such, falling slightly to 81.77% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 13.06% in 2000 to 15.84% in 2010, a change of 21.29%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 81.77% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 13.06% | 15.84% | 21.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.1% | -29.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |