Explore the Family Name Palys
The meaning of Palys
Polish (Pałys): variant of Pałysz, a derivative of pała ‘staff, club, truncheon’, which was also used metaphorically as an unflattering nickname meaning ‘blockhead’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Henryk, Krzysztof, Michalina, Thadeus.
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How common is the last name Palys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palys has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 63,297 to 63,873, a change of -0.91%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname increased by 5.76% in the same period, rising from 295 to 312. The proportion of individuals with the Palys surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #63,873 | -0.91% |
| Count | 295 | 312 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palys
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Palys surname identify as White, with a small increase from 97.97% in 2000 to 98.72% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, it's important to note that some data may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 98.72% | 0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |