Explore the Family Name Pulis
The meaning of Pulis
Maltese: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pulis in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pulis has seen a minor fluctuation in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 29,481st in popularity with 755 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 29,822 but surprisingly, the count of individuals with the surname increased to 788, showing a 4.37% growth. Although the proportion per 100,000 fell by 3.57%, this indicates that the surname Pulis is relatively stable in terms of popularity within the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #29,822 | -1.16% |
| Count | 755 | 788 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pulis
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pulis identify as White, making up 93.27% of the population in 2010, a slight decrease from 93.64% in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase of 30.95%, though they still only make up 3.3% of the total. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly by 4.52%, now comprising 1.9% of the total. Meanwhile, other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native were either not represented or had trivial representation in the Pulis surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.64% | 93.27% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.3% | 30.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.9% | -4.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0.63% | -32.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |