Explore the Family Name De Palma
The meaning of De Palma
Italian: variant of Di Palma. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Vito, Pasquale, Carmine, Domenic, Donato, Filippo, Giuseppe, Leonardo, Marco.
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How common is the last name De Palma in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Palma saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the De Palma name ranked 7080th in popularity with a count of 4,357 individuals. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 7677 with a total count of 4,324, marking a change of -0.76%. The proportion per 100k also fell by 9.26% from 1.62 in 2000 to 1.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,080 | #7,677 | -8.43% |
| Count | 4,357 | 4,324 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.47 | -9.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Palma
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Palma, the census data reveals some shifts over the decade. The largest group identifying with this surname remained those of White ethnicity, although their percentage decreased slightly from 95.50% in 2000 to 93.62% in 2010. The Hispanic community showing a significant increase in the adoption of the surname, rising from 2.82% in 2000 to 4.44% in 2010. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native who identified with the surname also increased, but these groups still represented a relatively small percentage of the total. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 93.62% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 4.44% | 57.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.06% | 12.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.46% | 17.95% |
| Black | 0.18% | 0.23% | 27.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.16% | 0.19% | 18.75% |