Explore the Family Name Parten
The meaning of Parten
1. German: variant of Parthen, from the personal name Part(h)en, ultimately derived from Greek Parthenios, from parthenos ‘virginal, pure, undefiled’. This was a name borne by two martyrs of the early Christian Church. The surname Parten is very rare in Germany. 2. English: variant of Parton. This surname is very rare in Britain. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Parten in northern Norway, the definite form singular of part ‘part, parcel (of a property)’. This surname is very rare in Norway.
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How common is the last name Parten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Parten has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,124th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 19,275th position - a change of 4.22%. The count of people with this surname also saw an increase from 1,232 to 1,406 during this period, denoting a rise of 14.12%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname Parten grew from 0.46 to 0.48, marking a surge of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,124 | #19,275 | 4.22% |
| Count | 1,232 | 1,406 | 14.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.48 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parten
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Parten, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority are identified as White. However, there have been some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.10% to 95.16%. At the same time, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 31.54% and 20.22% respectively. There was also a slight upturn in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which rose from 0.65% to 0.71%. Conversely, the group identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.06% to 1.00%. A new category appeared in 2010, with 0.36% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.16% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.71% | 31.54% |
| Black | 0.89% | 1.07% | 20.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1% | -5.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.71% | 9.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |