Explore the Family Name Paller
The meaning of Paller
1. Hungarian (Pallér): occupational or status name from pallér ‘foreman’. 2. Altered form of German Pfaller. 3. English: occupational name from Middle English paller, peller ‘maker or seller of fine cloth or clothing’, a derivative of Middle English pal(le), pel(le) (Old English pæll, pell) + -er. 4. Jewish (from Hungary): adoption of the name in 1 above either as a Hungarian calque of the formerly used German-based surname, or because the Hungarian surname (or word) has some sounds in common with the original surname.
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How common is the last name Paller in the United States?
The surname Paller, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000 it ranked 54,269th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to 67,943rd, representing a -25.2% change. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from a total of 356 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, a -18.54% change. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -23.08%, from 0.13 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #67,943 | -25.2% |
| Count | 356 | 290 | -18.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paller
Ethnically, the Paller surname shows a varied distribution. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, making up 88.20% of the population in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 87.59% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 3.65% of the Paller population in 2000, increasing to 3.79% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 3.37% in 2000 to 4.83% in 2010. Individuals reporting two or more races also increased from 2.53% to 3.10%. However, those identifying as Black decreased to 0% in 2010 from 2.25% in 2000. The percentage for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 87.59% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 4.83% | 43.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.65% | 3.79% | 3.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 3.1% | 22.53% |
| Black | 2.25% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |