Explore the Family Name Palmero
The meaning of Palmero
Spanish: nickname from palmero ‘pilgrim (to the Holy Land)’, a derivative of palma ‘palm’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Francisco, Jorge, Jose, Santiago, Angel, Aurelio, Carlos, Eduardo, Idania, Jesus, Luis.
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How common is the last name Palmero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palmero has seen an increase in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Palmero was ranked 34,757th and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 32,123rd. This signifies a positive change of approximately 7.58%. In terms of count, there were 615 individuals with the surname Palmero in 2000, and this number increased to 718 in 2010, showing a growth of 16.75%. The proportion of individuals with the Palmero surname per 100,000 also experienced a slight rise from 0.23 to 0.24 in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #32,123 | 7.58% |
| Count | 615 | 718 | 16.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palmero
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Palmero surname from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by about 29.47% during this time frame, the proportion identifying as White decreased by nearly 19.67%. The Hispanic group saw a considerable rise of 15.11%, making it the most prevalent ethnicity for the Palmero surname in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Black decreased slightly, and no changes were observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.34% | 53.34% | 15.11% |
| White | 41.79% | 33.57% | -19.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.99% | 9.05% | 29.47% |
| Black | 3.09% | 2.79% | -9.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |