Explore the Family Name Palan
The meaning of Palan
1. Czech (Palán): from a variant of the personal name Pala. 2. Indian (Tamil Nadu): variant of Balan. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Praful, Prakash.
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How common is the last name Palan in the United States?
According to the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Palan has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Palan was the 65,492nd most common surname but it moved up in rank to 58,481st by 2010, showing a positive change of 10.71%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased from 283 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, marking a growth of 22.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 20% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #58,481 | 10.71% |
| Count | 283 | 347 | 22.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palan
When assessing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Palan as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase, going from 7.77% in 2000 to 12.39% in 2010. This is a change of 59.46%. The proportion identifying as White declined from 84.81% to 77.52%, a decrease of 8.60%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation rose slightly, going from 7.42% to 9.22%, a growth of 24.26%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.81% | 77.52% | -8.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.77% | 12.39% | 59.46% |
| Hispanic | 7.42% | 9.22% | 24.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |