Explore the Family Name Pallan
The meaning of Pallan
1. English: perhaps a variant of Paulin or Palling (see Pallin). 2. Czech (also Pallán): variant of Palla and Palán (see Palan). 3. Hispanic: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Pallan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pallan has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pallan was ranked 67,522 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 57,234, representing an increase of 15.24%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 273 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, a jump of 30.4%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Pallan per 100,000 increased by 20.0% during this decade, from 0.1 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #57,234 | 15.24% |
| Count | 273 | 356 | 30.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pallan
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pallan, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were changes in its composition from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname nearly doubled from 6.23% to 11.80%. The percentage of Whites decreased from 39.19% to 32.58%, while Hispanic representation saw a small increase of 1.16%, moving from 51.65% to 52.25%. The number of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 23.05%, from 2.56% to 1.97%. No data was recorded for those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.65% | 52.25% | 1.16% |
| White | 39.19% | 32.58% | -16.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.23% | 11.8% | 89.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.56% | 1.97% | -23.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |