Explore the Family Name Pullom
The meaning of Pullom
African American: altered form of English Pullam or Pullum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pullom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Pullom" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,522nd most popular surname, while by 2010 it had risen to the 64,388th spot - an increase of 4.64 percent. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 273 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, showing a growth of 13.19 percent. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stagnant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #64,388 | 4.64% |
| Count | 273 | 309 | 13.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pullom
Analyzing ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of Pulloms identified as Black in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 90.84% of Pulloms were Black, which slightly decreased to 86.73% by 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 5.13% to 8.41%. A small percentage (2.93% in 2000 and 2.27% in 2010) identified as White. Interestingly, in 2010, there were Pulloms who identified as Hispanic, which was not the case in 2000. No Pulloms identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.84% | 86.73% | -4.52% |
| Two or More Races | 5.13% | 8.41% | 63.94% |
| White | 2.93% | 2.27% | -22.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |