Explore the Family Name Paulic
The meaning of Paulic
1. Croatian and Serbian (Paulić); Slovenian (Paulič): variant of Croatian and Serbian Pavlić, Slovenian Pavlič (see Pavlic), and in part also an Americanized form of these. Compare Paulich and Paulick. 2. In some cases possibly also Breton: from a pet form of the personal name Paul.
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How common is the last name Paulic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paulic experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 142,819th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 158,432nd place, reflecting a decrease of approximately 10.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 107 in 2000 to 102 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 4.67%. The proportion of people with the surname Paulic per 100,000 residents also declined by 25%, from 0.04 to 0.03.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,819 | #158,432 | -10.93% |
| Count | 107 | 102 | -4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paulic
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Paulic, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that almost all bearers of this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 97.20% to 98.04%. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indians and Alaskan Natives during these years. Note that any data that may have been suppressed for privacy is not included in these findings.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 98.04% | 0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |