Explore the Family Name Pales
The meaning of Pales
English (Hertfordshire): variant of Pale, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Pales in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pales showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pales was ranked 101,654th, but by 2010 it had fallen to 103,181st, marking a 1.5 percent decrease. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Pales surname increased from 164 in 2000 to 174 in 2010, a growth of 6.1 percent. The proportion of people named Pales per 100,000 remained steady at 0.06 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #103,181 | -1.5% |
| Count | 164 | 174 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pales
Looking at the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Pales surname, we can see some shifts between the years 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of those with the Pales surname identified as White, at nearly 86 percent. By 2010, this dropped slightly to just under 80 percent. Conversely, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, starting at 11.59 percent in 2000 and growing to 16.09 percent in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth, albeit modest, from 0 percent in 2000 to 4.02 percent in 2010. There were no individuals with the Pales surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, no one identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.98% | 79.89% | -7.08% |
| Hispanic | 11.59% | 16.09% | 38.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |