Explore the Family Name Palme
The meaning of Palme
1. German: variant of Palm. 2. Swedish: from the personal name Palme adopted as a surname by a notable Swedish family in honor of their founder Palme Lyder (died 1630), a merchant who came to Ystad in Sweden from the Netherlands or Germany around 1607. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Johan, Lennart. German Bernd.
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How common is the last name Palme in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Palme has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 70,052 in popularity with 261 individuals carrying it. By 2010, however, the rank fell to 76,533 and the count decreased slightly to 251. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also dropped by 10 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #76,533 | -9.25% |
| Count | 261 | 251 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palme
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Palme, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a significant majority of individuals identify as White, making up 93.49% in 2000 and 93.23% in 2010. There was a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 3.07% in 2000 to 4.38% in 2010, an increase of 42.67%. Conversely, those who identified as Black decreased from 3.45% to 1.99%, a decrease of 42.32%. There are no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.49% | 93.23% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 4.38% | 42.67% |
| Black | 3.45% | 1.99% | -42.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |