Explore the Family Name Parmely
The meaning of Parmely
English: variant of Parmley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parmely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Parmely has slightly decreased in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 50,572nd and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 52,851, indicating a change of -4.51%. However, the count of individuals bearing this name increased marginally from 388 in 2000 to 392 in 2010, a growth of 1.03%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of -7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #52,851 | -4.51% |
| Count | 388 | 392 | 1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parmely
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Parmely surname, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this last name in either 2000 or 2010. The most common ethnicity linked to the Parmely name was White, at 87.63% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 87.50% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was Black, accounting for 6.70% in 2000 and decreasing to 6.63% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up 2.06% in 2000, increasing to 2.81% in 2010. Lastly, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.58% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.63% | 87.5% | -0.15% |
| Black | 6.7% | 6.63% | -1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.81% | 36.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 1.79% | -30.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |