Find out how popular the last name Paule is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Paule.

Paule, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Paule surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paule in America

Paule is the 28552nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paule surname appeared 835 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Paule.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paule to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Paule

The surname Paule originated from the personal name Paul, a masculine name derived from the Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The name gained popularity due to its association with Saint Paul, the apostle who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Paule can be traced back to the 12th century in England, where it was often spelled as "Pauelyn" or "Paulyn." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings were not yet established. The name was also found in other parts of Europe, such as France and Germany, where it took on forms like "Paulet" and "Paulsen."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Paule can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and their holdings in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book lists several individuals with the surname, including Radulfus Pauelin and Willelmus Pauelin.

In the 13th century, the surname Paule was associated with several notable figures. One of them was Simon Paule, a Benedictine monk and historian who lived in the late 13th century. He is known for his work "Scriptores Rerum Gestarum Willelmi Conquestoris," which chronicles the life of William the Conqueror.

Another prominent figure was John Paule (c. 1264-1349), an English clergyman and philosopher who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of scholastic philosophy and his writings on logic and metaphysics.

During the 16th century, the Paule surname gained further prominence with individuals like Sir George Paule (c. 1510-1556), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held various legal positions, including that of a Justice of the Peace.

In the 17th century, the surname was associated with Robert Paule (c. 1630-1680), an English colonist and landowner who settled in Virginia. He is remembered for his role in the establishment of the Colony of Virginia and his contributions to the development of the region.

Another notable figure from this period was Sir Richard Paule (1642-1721), an English merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held various positions in the East India Company. He played a significant role in the expansion of British trade and influence in the East Indies.

Throughout its history, the surname Paule has been associated with various places and regions, including Paulers Pury in Northamptonshire, England, which derived its name from the Paule family who held land there. Additionally, the surname has been linked to locations such as Paulton in Somerset, England, and Paulerspury in Northamptonshire, which may have been influenced by the presence of Paule families in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paule

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Paule.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Paule was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Paule has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Paule was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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