Explore the Family Name Paullus
The meaning of Paullus
Altered form of Paulus, a surname of German, Walloon, Flemish, Dutch, or French origin. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Paullus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paullus has shown a notable rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,965th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 73,464th position, reflecting an increase of 12.51%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 208 individuals with this surname recorded in the 2000 census, which rose to 264 by 2010, marking an impressive growth of 26.92% over the decade. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k also increased from 0.08 to 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #73,464 | 12.51% |
| Count | 208 | 264 | 26.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paullus
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Paullus identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 94.23% to 92.05% over the decade. The portion identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 4.81% in 2000 to 4.92% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.23% | 92.05% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 4.81% | 4.92% | 2.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |