Explore the Family Name Puello
The meaning of Puello
Hispanic (mainly Colombia and the Dominican Republic): altered form of Spanish Pueyo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Puello in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Puello has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Puello was ranked as the 27,721st most popular surname in the United States; by 2010, it had climbed to 21,105th place, marking a 23.87% jump. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 817 in 2000 to 1,244 in 2010 — a 52.26% increase. This rise in popularity is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which shifted from 0.3 to 0.42 during the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,721 | #21,105 | 23.87% |
| Count | 817 | 1,244 | 52.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.42 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puello
The ethnic identity associated with the Puello surname, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly falls under the Hispanic category. In 2000, 94.98% of individuals with this surname identified themselves as Hispanic, which slightly increased to 95.98% by 2010. Fewer individuals identified as White (2.82% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010) or Black (1.35% in 2000 to 0.56% in 2010). There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races in either census year. Notably, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a sharp decrease from 0.61% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.98% | 95.98% | 1.05% |
| White | 2.82% | 3.38% | 19.86% |
| Black | 1.35% | 0.56% | -58.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0% | -100% |