Explore the Family Name Parvin
The meaning of Parvin
1. English: from the Middle English plant-name parvink, pervink, perving ‘periwinkle’ (Old English perfince). This word was applied figuratively in Middle English in the sense ‘paragon, most beautiful or best example’. 2. Muslim (Iran and the Indian subcontinent): from the Persian male and female personal name Parvīn, from parvīn ‘the Pleiades’. Compare Parveen. History: In the 1720s Francis (1700–67) Parvin came from Northallerton, Yorkshire, England to Berks County, PA. Notable bearers of the name in the US have included Theodore Sutton Parvin (1817–1901), an IA lawyer, and Theodore Parvin (1829–98), a PA gynecologist and obstetrician.
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How common is the last name Parvin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Parvin has seen a significant growth from 2000 to 2010 with its ranking improving from 13838 to 12637. This represents an increase in popularity by 8.68%. In terms of numbers, the count of individuals holding this surname has grown from 2004 in 2000 to 2449 in 2010, marking an increase of 22.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people for this surname also increased from 0.74 to 0.83 in the same time frame, indicating a growth of 12.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,838 | #12,637 | 8.68% |
| Count | 2,004 | 2,449 | 22.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.83 | 12.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parvin
Moving on to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Parvin, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there have been shifts in the distribution across different ethnicities from 2000 to 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a substantial leap from 7.88% to 21.27%, representing a change of 169.92%. Conversely, the representation among Whites declined from 87.08% to 73.25%, marking a decrease of 15.88%. The Hispanic population with the Parvin surname experienced an increase from 1.90% to 2.94%, while the Black population saw a growth from 0.40% to 0.57%. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a slight reduction from 0.35% to 0.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.08% | 73.25% | -15.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.88% | 21.27% | 169.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.94% | 54.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 1.63% | -32.08% |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.57% | 42.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.33% | -5.71% |