Explore the Family Name Parlin
The meaning of Parlin
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Parthaláin ‘son of Parthalán’, itself a Gaelicized form of Bartholomew. Compare Scottish McFarlane.
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How common is the last name Parlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Parlin' saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Parlin' was ranked as the 22,461st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 23,957th spot, marking a 6.66% drop. The number of people with this surname also slightly declined from 1,069 to 1,053, representing a 1.5% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Parlin per 100,000 dropped by 10%, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,461 | #23,957 | -6.66% |
| Count | 1,069 | 1,053 | -1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parlin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some fluctuations for those bearing the 'Parlin' surname. The majority of Parlins identified as White, although their representation decreased slightly by 1.18% from 91.58% in 2000 to 90.50% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races increased, with Hispanic Parlins growing by 43.40% and those of mixed ethnicity increasing by 42.14%. Meanwhile, there was a 7.77% decrease in Black Parlins. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 90.5% | -1.18% |
| Black | 4.12% | 3.8% | -7.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.28% | 43.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.99% | 42.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |