Explore the Family Name Palmore
The meaning of Palmore
Probably an altered form of English Palmer or an Americanized form of South German Balmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Palmore in the United States?
The surname Palmore, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, ranked 9,813th in popularity in 2000 and slightly increased to 9,884th in 2010, a marginal decline of 0.72%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname grew from 3,043 to 3,271, an increase of 7.49% during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease from 1.13 in 2000 to 1.11 in 2010, representing a -1.77% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,813 | #9,884 | -0.72% |
| Count | 3,043 | 3,271 | 7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.13 | 1.11 | -1.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palmore
Analysis of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Palmore, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most common ethnicity was Black, at 55.44% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 54.85% by 2010. The percentage of Whites with this surname also decreased from 39.93% to 37.76%. In contrast, those of Hispanic origin increased from 1.81% to 3.06%, while Asians/Pacific Islanders also increased from 0.33% to 0.43%. A smaller proportion, but growing segment, identified as two or more races, rising from 2.23% to 3.52%, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased from 0.26% to 0.40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.44% | 54.85% | -1.06% |
| White | 39.93% | 37.76% | -5.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 3.52% | 57.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.06% | 69.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.43% | 30.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.4% | 53.85% |