Explore the Family Name Pawl
The meaning of Pawl
English: variant of Paul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pawl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pawl has shown an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked at 82,019, with a count of 214 individuals having that surname. The proportion per 100,000 people was 0.08. By 2010, the rank had risen to 78,316, demonstrating an increase of 4.51%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased to 244, marking a significant 14.02% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #78,316 | 4.51% |
| Count | 214 | 244 | 14.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pawl
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Pawl surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with the Pawl surname identified as White at 96.26%, with a small percentage identifying as Black at 2.34%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. In 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly to 91.80%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic emerged at 4.10%, and those identifying with two or more races appeared at 3.69%. There were no longer any individuals identifying as Black, and still none identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 91.8% | -4.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |