Explore the Family Name Pallett
The meaning of Pallett
English (Leicestershire): 1. nickname from Middle English pail(l)et ‘bed or mattress of straw, pallet’, sometimes for someone who made or sold pallets. 2. variant of Pollitt.
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How common is the last name Pallett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pallett has seen a growth in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pallett was ranked 46,944th most popular surname, but by 2010 it moved up slightly to the 46,647th position, reflecting a 0.63% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose by 7.04% during this period, from 426 in 2000 to 456 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Pallett per 100,000 decreased by 6.25%, meaning that while the number of people with this name increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #46,647 | 0.63% |
| Count | 426 | 456 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pallett
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pallett, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, accounting for 96.01% in 2000 and 94.96% in 2010 - a slight decrease of 1.09%. Over the same decade, the percentage of Palletts identifying as Hispanic showed significant growth, rising from 2.11% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010, marking a 66.35% increase. There were no Palletts recorded who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 94.96% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.51% | 66.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |