Explore the Family Name Parlato
The meaning of Parlato
Italian (southern): from a metathesized form, common in earlier and southern usage, of prelato ‘prelate’, apparently a status name or nickname for a high-ranking member of the clergy. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmelo, Giovani, Salvatore, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Parlato in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Parlato saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname dropped in rank from 35,585 to 37,492, marking a 5.36% decline. In terms of count, there was a minor decrease from 598 people bearing the surname in 2000 to 594 in 2010, a fall of less than one percent. The proportion per 100k also experienced a dip by 9.09% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,585 | #37,492 | -5.36% |
| Count | 598 | 594 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parlato
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Parlato surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.82% in 2000 to 95.62% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native or Black. However, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 38.06%. In 2010, the census introduced categories not previously included, with 1.01% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.35% as Two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.62% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.85% | 38.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Black | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |