Explore the Family Name Parde
The meaning of Parde
1. North German: unexplained. This surname is not found in Germany; in the US it may actually be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname. 2. In some cases possibly also French (Pardé): from the oath par Dieu ‘by God’, hence a nickname for someone who used the expression to excess.
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How common is the last name Parde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Parde saw a noticeable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,671, but it fell to 65,593 in 2010, representing a decrease of 32.05 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 397 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, indicating a drop of 23.93 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Parde per 100,000 people also dropped by 33.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #65,593 | -32.05% |
| Count | 397 | 302 | -23.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parde
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Parde showed some changes as well, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic ethnicity, which increased by 69.32% between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races increased by 31.75%. There was a slight increase in those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, though the exact number was suppressed for privacy. Interestingly, there was a small decrease in individuals of White ethnicity, falling from 95.47% in 2000 to 92.72% in 2010. The percentages of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 92.72% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.98% | 69.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.66% | 31.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |