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

Pavlus, 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 Pavlus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pavlus in America

Pavlus is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pavlus surname appeared 139 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 Pavlus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pavlus 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 Pavlus

The surname Pavlus originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of Poland and Ukraine. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble." The name likely began as a nickname or a descriptive name given to someone of small stature or humble demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pavlus can be found in the 16th century Polish census records, where it appeared in various spellings such as Pawlus, Pavlusch, and Pavlusiak. These variations suggest the name's evolution over time and its adaptation to local dialects and languages.

In the 17th century, the Pavlus name gained prominence in the region of Galicia, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Historical records from this period mention several notable individuals bearing this surname, including Jan Pavlus (1620-1688), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Lviv.

The Pavlus surname is also closely associated with the town of Pavlush (now in Ukraine), which is believed to have been named after an early settler or landowner bearing this name. This connection reinforces the idea that the name may have originated from a place name or occupation.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Pavlus have made significant contributions in various fields. One notable example is Karol Pavlus (1849-1920), a Polish mathematician and university professor who made important contributions to the field of differential geometry.

Another prominent figure was Andrzej Pavlus (1875-1943), a Polish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland in the early 20th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Pavlus is associated with the Ukrainian writer and poet Ivan Pavlus (1892-1968), whose works explored themes of rural life and Ukrainian folklore.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Jaroslaw Pavlus (1924-2005), a Polish artist and sculptor known for his innovative use of materials and exploration of abstract forms.

These examples illustrate the widespread presence of the Pavlus surname across various regions of Eastern Europe and its rich cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pavlus

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

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

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