Explore the Family Name Papaleo
The meaning of Papaleo
Italian: status name from papa ‘priest, father’ (see Papa) + the personal name Leo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Valentino, Angelo, Carlo, Carmela, Carmelo, Cosimo, Domenico, Luciano, Orlando, Rocci, Ronaldo, Tito.
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How common is the last name Papaleo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Papaleo has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell by approximately 3%, moving from 33,690 in 2000 to 34,707 in 2010. However, the actual number of people with this surname increased by about 2%, going from 638 individuals in 2000 to 651 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by about 8%, falling from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #34,707 | -3.02% |
| Count | 638 | 651 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papaleo
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 89.03% in 2000 to 89.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by around 10%, dropping from 9.4% in 2000 to 8.45% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.38% of individuals with the surname Papaleo identifying as two or more races. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.03% | 89.55% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 8.45% | -10.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |