Explore the Family Name Pallister
The meaning of Pallister
English (northern): occupational name from Middle English paliser ‘maker of pales, palings, or fences (for constructing ramparts, enclosing deer parks, etc.)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pallister in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pallister has experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,985th most popular surname and slipped down to the 59,324th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.31%. However, the actual number of people bearing this surname increased from 328 to 341 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 3.96%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #59,324 | -2.31% |
| Count | 328 | 341 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pallister
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pallister has seen minimal changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname have been identified as White, with a slight increase from 95.12% in 2000 to 95.31% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased from 2.13% to 1.76%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a decrease from 1.83% to 1.47%. No individuals with this surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 95.31% | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 1.76% | -17.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.83% | 1.47% | -19.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |