Explore the Family Name Parness
The meaning of Parness
Variant of Parnes. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Maer, Hillel, Hyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Parness has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,855th in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to 60,790th, a change of about 1.72%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 303 to 331, which represents a 9.24% rise. However, the proportion of people with the surname Parness per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #60,790 | 1.72% |
| Count | 303 | 331 | 9.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parness
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Parness has also experienced changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all individuals (97.03%) identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage decreased to 93.05%. During the same period, there was an introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying with two or more races, standing at 1.51% and 2.11% respectively. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 67.68%, moving from 1.98% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. It's important to note that the percentages for the Black ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 93.05% | -4.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.32% | 67.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |