Explore the Family Name Palmiero
The meaning of Palmiero
Italian: from the personal name Palmiero, a cognate of Palmiere. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Giuseppe, Nicola, Palma, Sal, Vincenza.
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How common is the last name Palmiero in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palmiero has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 72,466 to 84,136, representing a decline of 16.1%. The total count of people bearing the surname also decreased from 250 to 223, marking a drop of approximately 10.8%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Palmiero reduced by around 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #84,136 | -16.1% |
| Count | 250 | 223 | -10.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palmiero
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Palmiero identify as White. In 2000, 97.6% of individuals with this surname identified as such, although this number slightly decreased to 95.07% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a slight increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 4.48% in 2010. The percentage of Palmieros identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 95.07% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.48% | 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% |