Explore the Family Name Paoli
The meaning of Paoli
1. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Paolo. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France. 2. Italianized form of Slovenian Pavlič or Paulič and Croatian Pavlić or Paulić (see Pavlic, Paulic). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Emilio, Ettore, Guido, Rafael, Antonino, Antonio, Attilio, Giovanni, Leopoldo, Lido, Luciano, Marco, Pasquale, Piera, Valentino. Spanish Angel, Celso, Clodomiro, Domingo, Juliano, Julio, Luis, Luz.
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How common is the last name Paoli in the United States?
The surname Paoli, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,791 but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 21,184, reflecting a change of 2.79%. The actual count of people with the surname also increased from 1,113 in 2000 to 1,239 in 2010, indicating an 11.32% increase. As a proportion per 100k population, there was a slight growth of 2.44%, from 0.41 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,791 | #21,184 | 2.79% |
| Count | 1,113 | 1,239 | 11.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.42 | 2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paoli
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Paoli identified as White at 88.14%, but this decreased slightly to 85.15% by 2010. During this same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, climbing from 9.79% to 12.99%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.54% to 0.48%, while the percentage for those identifying as two or more races rose from 0.90% to 0.97%. No individuals with the surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.14% | 85.15% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 9.79% | 12.99% | 32.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 0.97% | 7.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.48% | -11.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |