Explore the Family Name Panicker
The meaning of Panicker
Indian (Kerala): variant of Panikar, an agent noun derived from Sanskrit pani ‘hand’, referring to services offered to rulers, for example astrological guidance.
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How common is the last name Panicker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Panicker showed a substantial increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,003rd and by 2010, it had risen to the 34,967th position, amounting to an impressive 36.43% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased dramatically by 84.29%, going from 350 people in 2000 to 645 people in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a significant surge by 69.23% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #34,967 | 36.43% |
| Count | 350 | 645 | 84.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.22 | 69.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panicker
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Panicker. In 2000, 91.43% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this number grew to 96.12% by 2010, showing a slight increase of 5.13%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races declined sharply by 77.74%, from 6.29% in 2000 to only 1.40% in 2010. Although there were no individuals who identified as White or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, these figures changed to 1.55% and 0.93% respectively. There was no change in the percentage identifying as Hispanic or Black over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.43% | 96.12% | 5.13% |
| White | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.29% | 1.4% | -77.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |