Paul as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Paul?

According to the 2010 census, there are 78,256 people with the surname Paul in the United States. Paul is the 415th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Paul?

About 0.025% Americans have the last name Paul.

This means 1 in 3,945 people are named Paul.

Is the Last Name Paul Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Paul grew by 8.3%. This is about the same as the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Paul are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Paul in the United States.

Race Percent
White66.99%
Black20.13%
Asian6.25%
Hispanic2.67%
Native American2.05%
Multiracial1.92%