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

Paulino, 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 Paulino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paulino in America

Paulino is the 3142nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paulino surname appeared 11,500 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Paulino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paulino 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 Paulino

The surname Paulino originates from Italy, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Latin name "Paulinus," which means "of Paul" or "follower of Paul." The name can be traced back to Saint Paulinus, a Roman poet and bishop who lived in the 4th century AD.

In the Middle Ages, the surname Paulino was commonly found in the regions of Campania and Lazio, particularly in the cities of Naples and Rome. It was often associated with religious figures and scholars, as many individuals with this name were members of the clergy or involved in academic pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Paulino can be found in a manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a priest named "Petrus Paulino" from the city of Naples. Another notable mention is in a historical document from 1487, which refers to a scholar named "Giovanni Paulino" from Rome.

The surname Paulino has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Paulino of Nola (353-431 AD), a Roman poet and saint who was known for his charitable works and for establishing a monastic community in Nola, near Naples.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Paulino (1542-1612), an Italian composer and music theorist who served as the choirmaster of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome. His works, including madrigals and sacred music, were widely celebrated during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, Gaetano Paulino (1722-1806) was a renowned Italian architect and engineer. He is best known for his contributions to the reconstruction of the city of Naples after the devastating earthquake of 1783.

The surname Paulino has also been associated with notable figures in the field of literature. One such individual was Raffaele Paulino (1805-1865), an Italian poet and writer from Naples who published several collections of poems and literary works.

Another bearer of this name was Giuseppe Paulino (1876-1945), an Italian playwright and screenwriter who wrote numerous plays and films during the early 20th century.

While the surname Paulino has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin American countries such as Brazil, where it is often spelled as "Paulino" or "Paulinho." However, the historical and cultural significance of this surname remains deeply rooted in its Italian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paulino

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

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 Paulino 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 Paulino 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 Paulino was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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