Explore the Family Name Paramore
The meaning of Paramore
English (Yorkshire): nickname from Middle English paramour ‘lover, sweetheart’ (Old French par amour ‘with love’).
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How common is the last name Paramore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Paramore has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Paramore was ranked 13,896th in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 15,912th position, marking a decrease of 14.51%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 1993 to 1826 during the same period, representing an 8.38% drop. Additionally, the proportion of people named Paramore per 100,000 decreased by 16.22%, going from 0.74 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,896 | #15,912 | -14.51% |
| Count | 1,993 | 1,826 | -8.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.62 | -16.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paramore
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Paramore, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group carrying this surname is White, although their percentage dropped by 8.23%, from 73.76% to 67.69%. The Black community bearing this surname increased by 17.21%, rising from 23.13% to 27.11%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation almost tripled, showing a 165.71% growth from 1.05% to 2.79%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group grew by 63.33%, while the group identifying as two or more races saw a minor increase of 12.33%. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native slightly decreased by 10.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.76% | 67.69% | -8.23% |
| Black | 23.13% | 27.11% | 17.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.79% | 165.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.64% | 12.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.49% | 63.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.27% | -10% |