Explore the Family Name Pullan
The meaning of Pullan
English (Yorkshire): variant of Pullen.
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How common is the last name Pullan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pullan ranked 51,233 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 54,990 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 7.33% over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 382 to 374, marking a reduction of 2.09%. The proportion of individuals named Pullan per 100,000 people also experienced a decrease, falling from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #54,990 | -7.33% |
| Count | 382 | 374 | -2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pullan
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Pullan. In 2000, the majority (95.55%) of individuals with this surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this dropped to 91.18%, showing an overall decrease of 4.57%. The data shows an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with the former increasing from 1.83% to 3.21% and the latter appearing for the first time in 2010 at 2.41%. Notably, the proportion of individuals identifying as Two or more races also appeared in 2010 at 2.14%. Conversely, the proportion of Black individuals disappeared completely from 1.31% in 2000. No individuals with the Pullan surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 91.18% | -4.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 3.21% | 75.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Black | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |