Explore the Family Name Parkison
The meaning of Parkison
Variant of Parkinson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parkison in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Parkison saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 21,124th place in 2000 to 20,792nd in 2010, marking a 1.57% change. In terms of the count, there was a roughly 10% increase with the number of people with this surname growing from 1,158 in 2000 to 1,270 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,124 | #20,792 | 1.57% |
| Count | 1,158 | 1,270 | 9.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parkison
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Parkison. In 2000, the majority of Parkisons identified as White (92.40%), but this percentage decreased slightly to 85.75% by 2010. There were notable shifts in other areas of ethnicity over this decade. The percentage identifying as Black rose significantly from 3.11% to 9.37%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased from 0.43% to 0.71%. The biggest percentage change was seen in the Hispanic category, which increased from 0.78% to 1.97%. The percentage of Parkisons identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 2.42% to 1.26%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a minor increase from 0.86% to 0.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 85.75% | -7.2% |
| Black | 3.11% | 9.37% | 201.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.97% | 152.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 1.26% | -47.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.94% | 9.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.71% | 65.12% |