Explore the Family Name Palser
The meaning of Palser
English: variant of Pallister.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Palser in the United States?
The surname Palser, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a shift in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, Palser was ranked as the 65,492nd most popular surname, with 283 individuals carrying this name, which represented about 0.1 per 100k of the population. However, by 2010, the rank and count of Palsers had decreased to 73,666 and 263 respectively, marking a decline of approximately 12.48% in rank and 7.07% in count. The proportion of Palsers per 100k also dropped by 10.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #73,666 | -12.48% |
| Count | 283 | 263 | -7.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palser
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Palser, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting trend. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Palsers identified as White, making up 96.11% and 93.16% of all Palsers respectively. This represents a slight decrease of 3.07%. The percentage of Palsers identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.77% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010, marking a 71.75% growth. There was also a notable emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native Palsers in 2010, which was not present in 2000. No Palsers identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, and there were no Palsers identifying as two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 93.16% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.04% | 71.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |