Explore the Family Name Palmeter
The meaning of Palmeter
Altered form of English Parmenter or Parmeter, and possibly also of their French (and Walloon and Flemish) cognate Parmentier (compare Palmatier).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Palmeter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palmeter has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank moved up from 71,372 in 2000 to 69,170 in 2010, a growth rate of around 3.09 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 255 to 284, marking an 11.37 percent increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also grew by 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #69,170 | 3.09% |
| Count | 255 | 284 | 11.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palmeter
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Palmeter, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, though the percentage slightly decreased from 97.65 percent in 2000 to 96.48 percent in 2010. There is minimal change in other ethnicities over this decade. However, it is notable that the Hispanic representation within the Palmeter surname holders increased to 2.11 percent in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 96.48% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| 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% |