Explore the Family Name Paolo
The meaning of Paolo
Italian: from the personal name Paolo, an equivalent of Paul. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Domenic, Pasquale, Angelo, Erasmo, Pasqualino, Silvestro, Vittoria.
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How common is the last name Paolo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Paolo has experienced slight changes over a decade. In 2000, Paolo held the rank of 46153, but this dropped marginally to 47006 by 2010, a change of -1.85%. During the same period, the count of individuals with the surname Paolo rose by 3.91% from 435 in 2000 to 452 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people declined by 6.25%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #47,006 | -1.85% |
| Count | 435 | 452 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paolo
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the 10-year period. The number of Paolo's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 47.54%, from 3.45% in 2000 to 5.09% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a considerable surge, climbing by 84.42% over the decade. The percentage of those with the surname Paolo who identified as White decreased slightly from 91.49% in 2000 to 89.16% in 2010. There was no recorded data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while the 2010 census showed no individuals identifying with two or more races, where there had been 1.61% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.49% | 89.16% | -2.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.45% | 5.09% | 47.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 5.09% | 84.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |