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

Paulose, 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 Paulose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paulose in America

Paulose is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paulose surname appeared 245 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 Paulose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paulose 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 Paulose

The surname Paulose has its origins in the state of Kerala in southern India. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century among the Saint Thomas Christian community, which has a long history dating back to the arrival of the apostle Thomas in the region.

Paulose is derived from the Syrian Christian name Palouse, which itself is rooted in the Greek word Paulos, meaning "small" or "humble." The name likely evolved due to the influence of the Syrian Christian missionaries who played a significant role in the development of the Saint Thomas Christian community in Kerala.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Paulose can be found in the records of the Syrian Christian churches in Kerala, particularly in the dioceses of Njarackal and Thrissur. These records date back to the 17th and 18th centuries and often mention individuals with the surname Paulose in connection with church activities and administrative roles.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Paulose was Mar Gregorios Paulose, who lived from 1786 to 1845. He was a prominent Syrian Christian bishop who served as the Metropolitan of the Malankara Church, a branch of the Saint Thomas Christian community. Mar Gregorios Paulose played a crucial role in preserving the traditions and autonomy of the Malankara Church during a period of turmoil.

Another prominent individual was Dr. Paulose Mar Gregorios (1922-1996), a renowned theologian, philosopher, and advocate for inter-religious dialogue. He served as the Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and was widely respected for his scholarly contributions and efforts to promote interfaith understanding.

In the field of literature, Paul Paulose (1903-1982) was a celebrated Malayalam poet and playwright. His works, which included plays, poetry collections, and translations, explored themes of social justice and human experiences, earning him recognition as one of the pioneers of modern Malayalam literature.

Closer to the present day, Dr. Paulose Paul (1932-2016) was a distinguished medical scientist and researcher who made significant contributions to the field of genetics and cancer research. He held prestigious positions at various institutions, including the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and was widely published in international journals.

Throughout history, the surname Paulose has been associated with individuals who have made noteworthy contributions in various fields, particularly within the Syrian Christian community of Kerala, but also extending to literature, academia, and science.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paulose

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

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

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