Explore the Family Name Palms
The meaning of Palms
Dutch: variant of Palm 5.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Palms in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Palms has seen a slight increase in the United States between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved from 37,374 in 2000 to slightly higher at 37,288 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.23%. In terms of the count, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 561 in 2000 to 598 in 2010, marking a rise of 6.6%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 4.76%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #37,288 | 0.23% |
| Count | 561 | 598 | 6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palms
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Palms, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several shifts between 2000 and 2010. During this period, individuals identifying as Black held the highest percentage with an increase from 47.42% to 49.83%. White individuals represented a significant portion as well, but their share decreased by 17.01% from 43.32% in 2000 to 35.95% in 2010. There was also a substantial increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, growing by 122.12% from 3.39% to 7.53%. Lastly, those identifying as Hispanic experienced a modest growth of 7.22%, while no change was noted for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.42% | 49.83% | 5.08% |
| White | 43.32% | 35.95% | -17.01% |
| Two or More Races | 3.39% | 7.53% | 122.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 4.01% | 7.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |