Explore the Family Name Palliser
The meaning of Palliser
English (northern, especially Yorkshire): occupational name from Middle English paliser ‘maker of pales, palings, or fences (for constructing ramparts, enclosing deer parks, etc.)’.
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How common is the last name Palliser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palliser has seen a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Palliser held rank 127,186 but dropped to rank 133,048 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.61%. Despite this shift in ranking, the count of individuals with the Palliser surname actually increased by 2.42%, moving from 124 in 2000 to 127 in 2010. However, when measured as a proportion per 100k people, the usage of the surname Palliser decreased by 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,186 | #133,048 | -4.61% |
| Count | 124 | 127 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palliser
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Palliser, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is overwhelmingly connected with those who identify as White. In 2000, approximately 95.97% of those bearing the surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 94.49% in 2010. The census data shows no record of individuals with the surname Palliser identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 94.49% | -1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |