Explore the Family Name Paolino
The meaning of Paolino
Italian: from the personal name Paolino, a pet form of Paolo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Rocco, Carmelina, Emelio, Enrico, Gaetano, Gilda, Pasquale, Vito.
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How common is the last name Paolino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paolino has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Paolino was ranked as the 21,754th most popular surname in the United States, by 2010, it climbed to the 21,470th position, marking a change of 1.31%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,115 in 2000 to 1,217 in 2010, a rise of 9.15%. However, despite the increased count, the proportion of individuals named Paolino per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,754 | #21,470 | 1.31% |
| Count | 1,115 | 1,217 | 9.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paolino
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the Paolino surname has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, but this group saw a slight decrease from 93.45% in 2000 to 90.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 50.72%, rising from 2.78% to 4.19% over the decade. Those identifying as Black also increased slightly from 1.70% to 1.97%. Notably, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared for the first time in the 2010 census, making up 0.90% and 0.49% of the Paolinos respectively. Individuals who identified with two or more races almost doubled from 0.99% to 1.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 90.47% | -3.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 4.19% | 50.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.97% | 98.99% |
| Black | 1.7% | 1.97% | 15.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |