Explore the Family Name Pawling
The meaning of Pawling
1. English: variant of Paulin. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Paling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pawling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Pawling" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,955 but fell to 49,365 in 2010, a 12.31% change. The count also decreased from 462 to 426 during this decade, a decrease of 7.79%. The proportion per 100k also saw a significant drop, falling by 17.65% from 0.17 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #49,365 | -12.31% |
| Count | 462 | 426 | -7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pawling
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Pawling surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals subtle shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, showing a slight decrease from 94.16% to 92.72%. The Hispanic population increased by 22.25%, moving from 3.46% to 4.23%. Although small, there was an increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 1.08% to 1.41%. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, and no one reported having two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 92.72% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 4.23% | 22.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 1.41% | 30.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |