Explore the Family Name Parkash
The meaning of Parkash
Indian (mainly northern states): variant of Prakash.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parkash in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Parkash" has shown a significant increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 148,244th and by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 107,669th, marking an upward trend of 27.37%. The number of people bearing the surname also saw a substantial increase during this period. The count went up from 102 in 2000 to 165 in 2010, a rise of 61.76%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Parkash per 100,000 population increased by 50% during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,244 | #107,669 | 27.37% |
| Count | 102 | 165 | 61.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.06 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parkash
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname "Parkash" identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This ethnic identity increased from representing 84.31% of the Parkash population in 2000 to 93.33% in 2010, indicating a growth of 10.70%. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races dropped from 9.80% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Furthermore, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as White, accounting for 3.64% in 2010, an increase from zero in 2000. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at zero over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.31% | 93.33% | 10.7% |
| White | 0% | 3.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 9.8% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |