Explore the Family Name Parmalee
The meaning of Parmalee
English: variant of Parmley. This form of the surname is recorded in England in the 17th century, but appears to have died out there in the 18th or 19th century.
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How common is the last name Parmalee in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Parmalee" saw a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 81,414th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 83,834th position. This represents a decrease of roughly 2.97%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 216 to 224 during the same period, marking a growth of approximately 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #83,834 | -2.97% |
| Count | 216 | 224 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parmalee
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Parmalee", the majority identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as white rose from 89.81% in 2000 to 91.07% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Black decreased significantly from 5.09% to 2.68%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation dropped to zero. It's worth noting that there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.68% of the total. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.81% | 91.07% | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Black | 5.09% | 2.68% | -47.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.24% | 0% | 0% |