Explore the Family Name Parmele
The meaning of Parmele
English: variant of Parmley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parmele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Parmele has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 48,196 in 2000 to 53,667 in 2010, showing a decline of 11.35%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying this surname also fell by 6.55%, from 412 in 2000 to 385 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #53,667 | -11.35% |
| Count | 412 | 385 | -6.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parmele
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Parmele also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Parmeles identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.12% to 92.99%. Interestingly, there was an emergence in those identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic, both at 2.34% and 2.08% respectively, where there were none in the previous census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 1.94% to 2.34%. There were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 92.99% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Black | 1.94% | 2.34% | 20.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |