Explore the Family Name Pallen
The meaning of Pallen
English: 1. variant of Pallan. 2. variant of Palling (see Pallin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pallen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pallen has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Previously ranked at 70,679 in 2000, it slipped to 81,181 in 2010, marking a decrease of nearly 15%. The total count of people carrying the surname also fell by around 10%, from 258 individuals in 2000 to 233 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a drop of 20%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #81,181 | -14.86% |
| Count | 258 | 233 | -9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pallen
In terms of ethnicity, the census data showed some interesting shifts within the Pallen population between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by roughly 14% during this period, while the White segment saw a smaller rise of about 3%. On the other hand, there were decreases among those who identified as Hispanic and Black, with these groups seeing drops of approximately 24% and 21% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, and the category of "Two or more races" was no longer represented in the 2010 data. These figures reveal the changing ethnic identity of the Pallen surname holders over a decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.58% | 77.68% | 2.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.02% | 13.73% | 14.23% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 4.72% | -23.87% |
| Black | 2.71% | 2.15% | -20.66% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |