Explore the Family Name Palmiter
The meaning of Palmiter
Altered form of English Parmenter or Parmeter, and possibly also of their French (and Walloon and Flemish) cognate Parmentier (compare Palmatier).
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How common is the last name Palmiter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Palmiter saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name improved from 33,248 in 2000 to 32,865 in 2010, marking an increase of 1.15%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname rose by 7.72% from 648 to 698. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with the Palmiter surname per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #32,865 | 1.15% |
| Count | 648 | 698 | 7.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palmiter
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Palmiter surname. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white (96.7% in 2010, a slight increase from 96.6% in 2000), there was also a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races. The former group grew by 29.87%, while the latter increased by 49.35% over the decade. However, the percentage of Hispanics with this surname decreased by 48.2% during the same period. The counts for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged, with no individuals identifying under these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 96.7% | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.15% | 49.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 1% | 29.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 0.72% | -48.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |