Explore the Family Name Pua
The meaning of Pua
Chinese: 1. Teochew or Hokkien form of the surname 潘, see Pan 1. 2. variant Romanization of the surname 傅, see Fu 1.
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How common is the last name Pua in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pua has increased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,289 and by 2010, its rank had improved to 36,099, marking a 14.64% increase. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals with this surname rose from 483 in 2000 to 621 in 2010, a growth of 28.57%. The proportion of people with the Pua surname per 100,000 also saw an increase of 16.67% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #36,099 | 14.64% |
| Count | 483 | 621 | 28.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.21 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pua
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pua. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 71.84%, and this percentage grew slightly to 73.91% by 2010. Meanwhile, the group identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 8.90% to 11.43%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname dramatically decreased from 11.18% in 2000 to just 3.22% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 6.63% in 2000 to 9.98% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was minimal or zero during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 71.84% | 73.91% | 2.88% |
| Two or More Races | 8.9% | 11.43% | 28.43% |
| Hispanic | 6.63% | 9.98% | 50.53% |
| White | 11.18% | 3.22% | -71.2% |
| Black | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |