Explore the Family Name Pullman
The meaning of Pullman
1. English: topographic name from Middle English pul(le), pil(le) ‘pool, pool in a stream, tidal stream’ (Old English pull ‘pool, creek’, pyll ‘tidal creek, pool in a river’, or pōl ‘pool, pond’) + man, probably for one who lived or worked near such a place. 2. Americanized form of German Pullmann: variant of Puhlmann (see Puhlman). 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a bottle blower, from German Pulle ‘bottle’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pullman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pullman has slightly decreased over a 10-year period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Pullman surname ranked 14,966 and slipped to 16,560 in 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 10.65%. The overall count of people bearing the surname also fell from 1,812 in 2000 to 1,733 in 2010, showing a decline of 4.36%. This trend is further emphasized by the proportion per 100,000 people, which dipped from 0.67 to 0.59 during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,966 | #16,560 | -10.65% |
| Count | 1,812 | 1,733 | -4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.59 | -11.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pullman
In terms of ethnicity breakdown for the surname Pullman as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority, although the percentage dropped slightly from 88.36% in 2000 to 86.90% in 2010. Individuals reporting as having two or more races also declined from 1.77% to 1.56%. On the other hand, the Hispanic representation increased significantly by 45.03%, rising from 1.71% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. Additionally, Black representation saw a modest increase of 7.75%, moving up from 7.23% to 7.79% over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.36% | 86.9% | -1.65% |
| Black | 7.23% | 7.79% | 7.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.48% | 45.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.56% | -11.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |