Explore the Family Name Parsell
The meaning of Parsell
English: variant of Purcell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parsell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Parsell saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,727th most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 22,906th. This represents a decrease of 10.51%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, from 1,186 to 1,117, resulting in a 5.82% drop. For every 100,000 people, the number bearing the Parsell surname fell from 0.44 to 0.38, marking a 13.64% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,727 | #22,906 | -10.51% |
| Count | 1,186 | 1,117 | -5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parsell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Parsell surname. The majority of those identified as Parsells were of White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.46% to 95.52%. However, certain minority ethnic identities saw increases during this period. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent increased from 0.51% to 0.54%, while those reporting two or more races rose from 1.01% to 1.16%. The Hispanic proportion grew significantly, from 1.01% to 1.43%, a change of 41.58%. Likewise, the percentage of Black individuals with the Parsell surname increased notably, from 0.59% to 0.90%, a growth of 52.54%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also slightly increased, from 0.42% to 0.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 95.52% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.43% | 41.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.16% | 14.85% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0.9% | 52.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.54% | 5.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.45% | 7.14% |