Explore the Family Name Paustian
The meaning of Paustian
German: variant short form of Sebastian. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paustian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paustian experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,199, but by 2010, it dropped to rank 32,960, indicating a decline of 9.14%. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 732 in 2000 to 695 in 2010, showing a reduction of 5.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.27 to 0.24, marking an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,199 | #32,960 | -9.14% |
| Count | 732 | 695 | -5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paustian
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Paustian, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the name identified as White, with percentages decreasing slightly from 97.40% in 2000 to 94.53% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 0.96% to 2.16%, marking a 125% change. The representation of the surname among those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.50% to 2.59%, a rise of 72.67%. There was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 94.53% | -2.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.59% | 72.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 2.16% | 125% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |