Explore the Family Name Paulhus
The meaning of Paulhus
French Canadian: from a fusion of the French personal name Paul 1 with the surname Hus 4. History: This surname was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Pierre Hus dit Paul and Paulhus (a grandson of Paul Hus from Montigny in Seine-Maritime, France, and a son of Louis Hus dit Paul from QC; see Hus and Paul), who married Geneviève Petit in Sorel, QC, in 1742. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Normand, Francois, Gabrielle, Jacques, Lucien, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Paulhus in the United States?
The surname Paulhus has seen a slight decline in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Paulhus ranked 41,522 in popularity with 494 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 44,872 with only 478 people identified as Paulhus, marking a decrease of 8.07% in rank and 3.24% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of 11.11%, dropping from 0.18 to 0.16 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #44,872 | -8.07% |
| Count | 494 | 478 | -3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paulhus
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Paulhus identify as White; this has remained consistent from 2000 to 2010, with a slight increase from 95.14% to 95.82%. During the same period, the representation of Asians/Pacific Islanders within the Paulhus name holders increased by 20.66%, growing from 1.21% to 1.46%. However, those who identify as Hispanic saw a decrease of about 6.93%, going down from 2.02% to 1.88%. Interestingly, the portion identifying as two or more races decreased to zero by 2010 while no changes were recorded for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 95.82% | 0.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 1.88% | -6.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 1.46% | 20.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |