Explore the Family Name Pauli
The meaning of Pauli
1. German, Dutch, French (mainly Alsace), and Swedish: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Paul, using the genitive of its Latin form Paulus. It is also found in Czechia and Croatia. Compare Pauly 1 and also Paule. 2. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Paulo, a variant of Paolo (see Paul). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerd, Benno, Franz, Heinrich, Kurt, Lutz, Meggan, Orlo, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Pauli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Pauli" has seen a rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 15,269th in the United States, but its popularity increased by approximately 6.69%, ranking it at 14,248th in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, with a jump from 1,767 to 2,104 people, indicating an increase of 19.07%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Pauli per 100,000 residents also rose from 0.66 to 0.71.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,269 | #14,248 | 6.69% |
| Count | 1,767 | 2,104 | 19.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.71 | 7.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pauli
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Pauli", the Decennial U.S. Census reveals various changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identified as having two or more races, Hispanics, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname increased by 18.47%, 110.13%, 16.71% and 20.00% respectively. However, there was a slight decrease in the number of White and Black individuals identifying with the surname. The proportion of Whites dropped by 2.19%, shifting from 91.45% to 89.45%, while the percentage of Blacks fell by 10.13%, moving from 0.79% to 0.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.45% | 89.45% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 4.07% | 4.75% | 16.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.49% | 2.95% | 18.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.66% | 110.13% |
| Black | 0.79% | 0.71% | -10.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.48% | 20% |