Explore the Family Name Parrotte
The meaning of Parrotte
1. Altered form of English Parrott. 2. Altered form of French Parrot, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Colette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parrotte in the United States?
The surname Parrotte held the rank of 52,403 in terms of popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census in 2000 and rose slightly to the rank of 51,610 in 2010, showing a modest increase of 1.51%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 372 in 2000 to 403 in 2010, indicating an 8.33% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant over the decade at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #51,610 | 1.51% |
| Count | 372 | 403 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parrotte
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a majority of individuals with the Parrotte surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 84.41% in 2000 to 79.90% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as having two or more races, with the percentage increasing from 1.61% to 3.47% over the decade. Individuals identifying as Black also saw a slight increase from 12.37% to 14.14%. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic, making up 1.49% of individuals with the Parrotte surname. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.41% | 79.9% | -5.34% |
| Black | 12.37% | 14.14% | 14.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 3.47% | 115.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |