Explore the Family Name Paolini
The meaning of Paolini
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Paolino. This surname is also found in France (mainly Corsica). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Vito, Antonio, Camillo, Pasquale, Rocco, Salvatore, Agostino, Aldo, Carlo, Carmine, Deno.
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How common is the last name Paolini in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Paolini has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,092 and dropped slightly in 2010 to 16,644, representing a -3.43% change. Concurrently, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.05% from 1,654 in 2000 to 1,721 in 2010. However, its overall proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -4.92%, indicating a relative decrease in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,092 | #16,644 | -3.43% |
| Count | 1,654 | 1,721 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.58 | -4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paolini
According to the same census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Paolini surname is predominantly White, constituting 93.32% in 2010, down -1.31% from 94.56% in 2000. The second most common ethnicity is Hispanic, which saw a significant increase of nearly 50% from 3.57% in 2000 to 5.35% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category decreased from 0.73% to 0.41% during the same period. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable with a slight decrease of -4.11%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.56% | 93.32% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 5.35% | 49.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.7% | -4.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.41% | -43.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |