Explore the Family Name Pulla
The meaning of Pulla
1. Indian (Andhra Pradesh): habitational name from Pulla village in Godavari district. 2. Amerindian (Ecuador): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Pulla in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pulla has shown a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,808 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 49,177, indicating an increase of 31.52 percent. The overall count of people with this surname also grew considerably from 253 individuals in 2000 to 428 in 2010. Thus, the proportion of individuals with the surname Pulla per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 66.67 percent within this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #49,177 | 31.52% |
| Count | 253 | 428 | 69.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.15 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pulla
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Pulla, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Pulla's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander witnessed a significant rise, going up by 47.82 percent to reach 10.51 percent. Those identifying as Hispanic also rose slightly from 76.68 percent to 81.31 percent, an increase of 6.04 percent. However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as White, falling by 47.14 percent to 7.94 percent. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.68% | 81.31% | 6.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.11% | 10.51% | 47.82% |
| White | 15.02% | 7.94% | -47.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |