Explore the Family Name Puopolo
The meaning of Puopolo
Italian (southern): variant of Popolo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Vito, Alfonse, Antonio, Carmine, Carmino, Vincenzo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Puopolo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Puopolo has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 33,248th but by 2010, it had climbed to 32,485th — a change of 2.29 percent. The count of individuals bearing this name also rose by 9.26 percent, from 648 in 2000 to 708 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the last name Puopolo per 100,000 people remained static at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #32,485 | 2.29% |
| Count | 648 | 708 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puopolo
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals with the Puopolo surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.76 percent to 95.90 percent. The representation of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 8.33 percent, while those claiming two or more ethnic identities increased by 14.63 percent. The 2010 census also showed a new appearance of Hispanic identifiers within this surname, accounting for 1.27 percent. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.9% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.41% | 14.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0.99% | -8.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |