Explore the Family Name Palamara
The meaning of Palamara
Italian (southern): metonymic occupational name for a sailor, from palamara ‘mooring rope’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Rocco, Salvator.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Palamara in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Palamara has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 50,366 with a count of 390, or 0.14 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had slipped in rank to 55,255 with a count of 372, or 0.13 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -9.71 in rank and a -4.62 change in the count demonstrating a slight decline in popularity over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #55,255 | -9.71% |
| Count | 390 | 372 | -4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palamara
The ethnicity data for the surname Palamara, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, followed by Hispanic. In 2000, 90.77% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 89.78% in 2010. Meanwhile, 6.92% identified as Hispanic in 2000, slipping to 6.45% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small percentage increase in those identifying as two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.28% to 1.61%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.77% | 89.78% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 6.92% | 6.45% | -6.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.61% | 25.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |