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

Paulos, 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 Paulos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paulos in America

Paulos is the 27732nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paulos surname appeared 867 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 Paulos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paulos 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 Paulos

The surname Paulos originated from Greece and dates back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "paulos," which means "small" or "little." The name was likely initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone of smaller stature or a younger person.

Paulos is a variant spelling of the more common Greek surname Pavlos, which comes from the Latin name Paulus. In ancient Roman times, Paulus was a common name and was borne by several notable figures, including the apostle Paul, who played a significant role in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paulos can be found in Byzantine manuscripts and records from the 9th to 11th centuries. These documents mention individuals with the surname Paulos who held various positions within the Byzantine Empire, such as clergymen, scholars, and military leaders.

During the medieval period, the surname Paulos was also present in various regions of Greece, particularly in the Peloponnese and on the Greek islands. Several historical figures bore this name, including Paulos Kalligas (born around 1450), a renowned Greek scholar and humanist who lived during the Renaissance.

In the 16th century, the name Paulos appeared in records from the Venetian-ruled Ionian Islands, where it was sometimes spelled as "Pauli" or "Paulis." One notable bearer of this name was Paulos Kalligras (1550-1634), a Greek calligrapher and scribe who was known for his beautiful handwriting and illuminated manuscripts.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Paulos has been carried by many notable individuals, including:

1. Paulos Milionis (c. 1820-1900), a Greek merchant and philanthropist from Crete.
2. Paulos Kountouriotis (1855-1935), a Greek naval officer and politician who served as the President of Greece from 1924 to 1926.
3. Paulos Nirvanas (1866-1937), a Greek painter and one of the pioneers of modern Greek art.
4. Paulos Matesis (1871-1935), a Greek writer and journalist who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of the early 20th century.
5. Paulos Apostolidis (1892-1978), a Greek composer and conductor who contributed to the development of Greek classical music.

The surname Paulos continues to be prevalent in Greece and among Greek communities around the world, carrying the rich cultural and historical heritage of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paulos

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

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

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