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

Pule, 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 Pule surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pule in America

Pule is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pule surname appeared 507 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 Pule.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pule 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 Pule

The surname PULE has its origins in Albania, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Albanian word "pule," which means "chicken" or "hen." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who raised or traded in poultry.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname PULE can be found in historical documents from the region of Shkodra, in northern Albania. In the late 16th century, a man named Gjergj PULE was mentioned in a tax register from the city of Shkodra, indicating that the name was already well-established in the area.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Albania, which lasted from the 15th to the early 20th century, the PULE surname was also found in various administrative records and legal documents. For instance, a man named Leke PULE was listed as a landowner in the village of Vau i Dejes in the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, the PULE surname started appearing in other parts of the Balkans, likely due to migration and the spread of Albanian communities. One notable figure was Marko PULE, an Albanian writer and poet born in 1843 in the town of Korça (then part of the Ottoman Empire, now in southeastern Albania).

Another prominent individual with the PULE surname was Gjergj PULE, a Catholic priest and activist born in 1879 in the village of Pult, near Shkodra. He played a significant role in the Albanian National Awakening movement and was a vocal advocate for the preservation of Albanian culture and language.

Beyond Albania, the PULE surname can also be found in other parts of the world where Albanian communities have settled over the centuries. One such example is Dervish PULE, a renowned Albanian-American artist and sculptor who was born in 1920 in Korça and later immigrated to the United States.

While the surname PULE has its roots in Albania, it has since spread to various countries and regions, carried by individuals and families who have migrated from their homeland. Despite its relatively modest origins, the name has been borne by notable figures who have contributed to the cultural, literary, and artistic realms of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pule

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

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

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