Explore the Family Name Paolucci
The meaning of Paolucci
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Paoluccio, a pet form of Paolo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carlo, Carmine, Domenic, Nicola, Sante, Umberto, Aldo, Angelo, Arcangelo, Carmelina, Domenico.
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How common is the last name Paolucci in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paolucci experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,340th on the list of most common surnames but dropped to 16,191st by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 5.55%. Despite this dip in ranking, the number of individuals with the Paolucci surname actually saw a small increase from 1,759 in 2000 to 1,784 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 1.42%. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,340 | #16,191 | -5.55% |
| Count | 1,759 | 1,784 | 1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.6 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paolucci
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Paolucci, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, though this group saw a minor decrease of 1.4%, falling from 96.19% in 2000 to 94.84% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising significantly from 1.71% in 2000 to 3.2% in 2010, marking an 87.13% change. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 31.58%, while the proportion of those reporting two or more races saw a slight decrease of 1.53%. Notably, in 2010 some individuals began identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories that had not been represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 94.84% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.2% | 87.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.29% | -1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.39% | -31.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |