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

Poulose, 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 Poulose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poulose in America

Poulose is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poulose surname appeared 174 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 Poulose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poulose 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 Poulose

The surname Poulose has its origins in the ancient Indian subcontinent, specifically in the state of Kerala. It dates back to the 8th century AD and is derived from the Malayalam word "poulosa," which means "the son of a priest." The name is closely associated with the St. Thomas Christian community, one of the oldest Christian communities in India.

In the early centuries, the Poulose surname was prevalent among the families of the Syriac Christian clergy who migrated to the Malabar Coast of Kerala. The name was initially used to distinguish the children of priests from other members of the community. It was a mark of respect and recognition for their lineage.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Poulose surname can be found in the copper plate inscriptions and palm-leaf manuscripts from the 9th and 10th centuries. These ancient documents provide valuable insights into the history and traditions of the St. Thomas Christian community.

One notable figure bearing the Poulose surname was Mar Poulose Kaldayi (1707-1787), a prominent Syrian Catholic bishop who played a significant role in the religious and cultural affairs of the Malabar region during the 18th century. Another distinguished individual was Poulose Parambil (1828-1904), a scholar and writer who made significant contributions to Malayalam literature.

In the 19th century, the Poulose surname gained wider recognition when several members of the community achieved prominence in various fields. Poulose Viswanath (1848-1922) was a celebrated poet and playwright, while Poulose Bhathiri (1874-1929) was a renowned social reformer and journalist.

Poulose Chandy (1899-1977) was a prominent Indian independence activist and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's post-independence political landscape.

It is important to note that the Poulose surname has evolved over the centuries, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions of Kerala. However, its essence and connection to the St. Thomas Christian community have remained intact, making it a significant part of the cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poulose

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

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

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