Explore the Family Name Palmateer
The meaning of Palmateer
Variant of Palmatier, a surname of French (and Walloon and Flemish) origin.
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How common is the last name Palmateer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palmateer has seen a slight shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,071st most common name, but by 2010 it had dropped to 19,992nd, indicating a decline of 4.83%. However, the actual count of people with the Palmateer surname increased from 1,320 in 2000 to 1,340 in 2010, marking a 1.52% growth. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.16%, going from 0.49 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,071 | #19,992 | -4.83% |
| Count | 1,320 | 1,340 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.45 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palmateer
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals a few changes for the Palmateer surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as white decreased slightly from 96.36% to 95.52%. Meanwhile, there was a notable rise of 54.72% in individuals identifying as Hispanic, though they still only represent 2.46% of all Palmateers. Interestingly, in 2010, some Palmateer representatives identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. No change was observed in the number of Palmateers identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native; these figures remained at 0% during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.52% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.46% | 54.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 1.04% | 96.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |