Explore the Family Name Pule
The meaning of Pule
Probably an altered form of German Pfuhl or Buhl 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pule in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pule has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 51,458 in popularity and rose to 42,720 by 2010, showing a notable growth of 16.98 percent. The count of individuals bearing the Pule surname also grew from 380 in 2000 to 507 in 2010, a significant increase of 33.42 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 21.43 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #42,720 | 16.98% |
| Count | 380 | 507 | 33.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pule
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pule also shows interesting trends based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity representing this surname is Hispanic, making up 38.46 percent in 2010, slightly up from 37.89 percent in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw a minor decrease from 31.84 percent in 2000 to 31.36 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 13.56 percent over the decade, whilst those identifying with two or more races increased by 11.57 percent. The Black ethnic identity and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories showed no data for 2010, indicating that these groups may have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.89% | 38.46% | 1.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 31.84% | 31.36% | -1.51% |
| White | 17.11% | 14.79% | -13.56% |
| Two or More Races | 11.84% | 13.21% | 11.57% |
| Black | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |