Explore the Family Name Paolicelli
The meaning of Paolicelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Paolicello, a pet form of the personal name Paolo.
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How common is the last name Paolicelli in the United States?
The surname Paolicelli has seen a slight decrease in its popularity in the United States, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Paolicelli was ranked as the 65133rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 68949th spot, marking a 5.86% decline. The actual count of people bearing this surname, however, remained stable at 285 during this period. As a result, the proportion of individuals with the Paolicelli surname per 100,000 population also saw a slight drop from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #68,949 | -5.86% |
| Count | 285 | 285 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paolicelli
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among people with the surname Paolicelli between 2000 and 2010. While the vast majority identified as White (92.28% in 2000 and 89.12% in 2010), there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.21% in 2000 to 7.02% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant over the decade at 2.11%. The data for 2010 also shows that 1.75% identified as belonging to two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.28% | 89.12% | -3.42% |
| Hispanic | 4.21% | 7.02% | 66.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |