Explore the Family Name Pulse
The meaning of Pulse
Probably an altered form of Puls.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pulse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Pulse" slightly dipped between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 28,433 to 29,447, marking a decrease of approximately 3.57%. However, the number of individuals with this surname marginally increased over the decade, up from 790 to 802, an increase of 1.52%. The proportion of people named Pulse per 100,000 also decreased by about 6.9%, going from 0.29 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,433 | #29,447 | -3.57% |
| Count | 790 | 802 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pulse
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname "Pulse", data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname were identified as White, at 92.91%, but that figure fell slightly to 90.15% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black also dropped from 3.42% to 2.99%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw a marked increase, rising from 1.27% to 2.87%. Additionally, new categories emerged in 2010, with 1.12% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.62% as Hispanic. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 1.27% to 1.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 90.15% | -2.97% |
| Black | 3.42% | 2.99% | -12.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.87% | 125.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 1.25% | -1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |