Explore the Family Name Palmese
The meaning of Palmese
Italian (Campania): habitational name from Palma Campania, in Napoli province.
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How common is the last name Palmese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Palmese' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Palmese was ranked as the 64,934th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had moved up to the 63,873rd position, marking a 1.63% rise in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 286 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, reflecting a 9.09% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #63,873 | 1.63% |
| Count | 286 | 312 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palmese
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of those with the Palmese surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 96.50% in 2000 to 95.19% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.75% to 3.21%, which constitutes an 83.43% change. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.19% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.21% | 83.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |