Explore the Family Name Paulo
The meaning of Paulo
1. Portuguese and Spanish: from the personal name Paulo, from Latin Paulus (see Paul). 2. In some cases also Breton, from a pet form of the personal name Paul, or southern French, from a regional variant of the same personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luiz, Adelino, Alfredo, Ana, Herminio, Justino, Albino, Alipio, Americo, Angelina, Arnaldo. Portuguese Joaquim, Paulo.
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How common is the last name Paulo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Paulo has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,312 out of all surnames but dropped to 19,469 by 2010, representing a decline of 6.32%. The count of people with the surname also decreased slightly from 1,397 in 2000 to 1,388 in 2010, a marginal decrease by 0.64%. When adjusted for population growth, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 9.62%, from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,312 | #19,469 | -6.32% |
| Count | 1,397 | 1,388 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.47 | -9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paulo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Paulo has experienced changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly, from 17.54% in 2000 to 25.07% in 2010, a change of nearly 43%. At the same time, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by around 16%, falling from 64.42% in 2000 to 54.03% in 2010. There were increases in other ethnic identities as well: Hispanic representation rose from 4.29% to 7.78%, an increase of over 81%, while Black representation increased from 3.72% to 5.33%. Conversely, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of 23.36%, and the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.42% | 54.03% | -16.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.54% | 25.07% | 42.93% |
| Hispanic | 4.29% | 7.78% | 81.35% |
| Two or More Races | 9.59% | 7.35% | -23.36% |
| Black | 3.72% | 5.33% | 43.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0% |