Explore the Family Name Pariser
The meaning of Pariser
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Pariser ‘person from Paris (France)’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Emanuel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pariser in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pariser has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 72,022 in popularity, with a count of 252 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 83,541 and the count dropped to 225. This represents a decline of approximately 15.99% in rank and a decrease of 10.71% in the total number of people with the Pariser surname. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of around 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #83,541 | -15.99% |
| Count | 252 | 225 | -10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pariser
On the other hand, the ethnicity associated with the Pariser surname has largely remained consistent, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 97.62% in 2000 to 97.78% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Thus, the Pariser surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 97.78% | 0.16% |
| 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% |