Explore the Family Name Parnes
The meaning of Parnes
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for the president of a Jewish community, Yiddish parnes (from Hebrew parnas). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Herschel, Ari, Asher, Aviva, Avner, Chaya, Ido, Meyer, Uzi, Yehudah.
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How common is the last name Parnes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Parnes has seen a mild decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Parnes ranked 28,433 in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 29,473, a change of approximately -3.66 percent. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname increased marginally from 790 in 2000 to 801 in 2010, which is a growth of 1.39 percent. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.9 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,433 | #29,473 | -3.66% |
| Count | 790 | 801 | 1.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parnes
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Parnes, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it predominantly aligns with white ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.20 percent of those with the Parnes surname identified as white, and this number saw a marginal decrease to 95.88 percent in 2010. Over the decade, there has been a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.63 to 0.87 percent) and those recognizing themselves as of two or more races (from 1.14 to 1.37 percent). Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic or Black saw a slight decline. No change was reported for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.88% | -0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.37% | 20.18% |
| Black | 1.14% | 1% | -12.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.87% | 38.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 0.87% | -2.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |