Explore the Family Name Pallin
The meaning of Pallin
1. English (Durham): variant of Paulin. Compare Pallan. 2. English (Durham): variant of Palling, which is in most cases probably of the same origin as 1 above. It is, however, also a habitational name from Palling (Norfolk), which probably means ‘Pælli’s people’ (from the Old English personal name Pælli + the groupname suffix -ingas), and perhaps also from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Palling (a pet form of Old English Pælli or Pælla + Old English -ing). 3. Swedish: variant of Palin.
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How common is the last name Pallin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pallin has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 98,298 in terms of popularity but slid to 104,602 by 2010, marking a 6.41% drop. Despite this change, the number of occurrences of the surname remained consistent at 171 in both years, maintaining a proportion of 0.06 persons per 100,000 with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #104,602 | -6.41% |
| Count | 171 | 171 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pallin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pallin, there's been some notable shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, with the percentage declining slightly from 90.64% in 2000 to 84.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased by 44.49%, moving from 5.26% to 7.60%. Notably, the 2010 census also marked the first time that individuals with this surname identified as Black, making up 4.68% of the total. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.64% | 84.21% | -7.09% |
| Hispanic | 5.26% | 7.6% | 44.49% |
| Black | 0% | 4.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |