Explore the Family Name Parcel
The meaning of Parcel
English (Surrey) and Welsh (Glamorgan): variant of Purcell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parcel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Parcel has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Parcel ranked 41,382 in popularity, but by 2010 it fell to 42,720 — a modest drop of 3.23%. Despite this, the actual count of people with the Parcel surname increased slightly from 496 in 2000 to 507 in 2010, representing a 2.22% increase. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 individuals, the surname Parcel saw a slight decrease from 0.18 to 0.17, representing a 5.56% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #42,720 | -3.23% |
| Count | 496 | 507 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parcel
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Parcel surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.56% in 2000 to 94.28% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw a minor decrease from 1.21% to 1.18%. Notably, the Hispanic identification saw a significant rise of 42.34%, increasing from 2.22% to 3.16%. Additionally, individuals identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.38% of the Parcel surname holders. No individuals with the Parcel surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.56% | 94.28% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.16% | 42.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 1.18% | -2.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |