Explore the Family Name Popolo
The meaning of Popolo
Italian: 1. habitational name from a place such as Popolo in Alessandria province, or Popoli in Pescara province. 2. nickname or topographic name from popolo ‘people’ or ‘poplar’. Compare Puopolo.
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How common is the last name Popolo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Popolo" observed a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 85,996th in commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped to 97,671st—a decrease of 13.58%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 202 to 186, representing a 7.92% drop. The proportion per 100k people fell from 0.07 to 0.06 during this decade, marking a 14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #97,671 | -13.58% |
| Count | 202 | 186 | -7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popolo
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname "Popolo", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010—87.13% and 91.4% respectively, an increase of 4.9%. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly from 10.4% in 2000 to just under 7% in 2010, a change of -32.79%. The surname did not appear to be associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.13% | 91.4% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 10.4% | 6.99% | -32.79% |
| 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% |