Explore the Family Name Parmeter
The meaning of Parmeter
English: variant of Parmenter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parmeter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Parmeter has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Parmeter ranked 25,564 in popularity with 907 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname had moved up to rank 25,356 with a count of 976, marking a 7.61% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of -2.94%, going from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,564 | #25,356 | 0.81% |
| Count | 907 | 976 | 7.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parmeter
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Parmeter based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we observe some shifts over the decade. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White (95.81% in 2000 and 95.49% in 2010), there was a small decrease of 0.33%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also fell by 27.78%. Notably, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.10% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. For the first time in 2010, a small percentage (0.61%) of individuals with the surname Parmeter identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 95.49% | -0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 2.15% | 95.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 1.43% | -27.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |