Explore the Family Name Parman
The meaning of Parman
1. Americanized form of German Parmann: variant of Parr. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Bärmann (see Barmann). 3. English: variant of Pearman.
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How common is the last name Parman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Parman has held its relative popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,117th most popular surname, and in 2010, it barely changed, moving to 15,127th. The number of individuals with this surname increased by nearly 9%, from 1,790 in 2000 to 1,949 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,117 | #15,127 | -0.07% |
| Count | 1,790 | 1,949 | 8.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parman
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Parman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the most significant change occurred within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which saw an impressive growth of nearly 191% between 2000 and 2010. In contrast, those identifying as two or more races decreased by approximately 25%. A large majority of individuals with the surname Parman identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 92.07% in 2000 to 87.43% in 2010. The proportions of individuals who identified as Hispanic and Black increased moderately, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a slight decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.07% | 87.43% | -5.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.73% | 5.03% | 190.75% |
| Black | 1.45% | 2.46% | 69.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.36% | 62.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 1.64% | -24.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 1.08% | -3.57% |