Explore the Family Name Pullano
The meaning of Pullano
Italian (Calabria): habitational name, probably from Pullano in Sellia Marina, in Catanzaro province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Concetta, Dante, Domenico, Giuseppe, Guido, Salvatore, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Pullano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pullano saw an increase in popularity between 2000 to 2010. It climbed from rank 40,465 to 36,630, a growth of 9.48%. The count of people with this surname also increased by nearly 20%, rising from 509 to 610 individuals. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a modest increase of 10.53%, going from 0.19 to 0.21 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #36,630 | 9.48% |
| Count | 509 | 610 | 19.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pullano
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the distribution of ethnic identities associated with the surname Pullano from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals identified as White, decreasing slightly from 96.46% to 94.92%, there was a significant increase of those identifying as Hispanic, growing by 47.84% to account for 3.77% of individuals with this surname. Additionally, a small proportion (0.82%) of Pullanos started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010. There was no change in the percentages of individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 94.92% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 3.77% | 47.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |