2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Palisin
A Hispanic surname derived from a toponym referring to a place named Palisín.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Palisin. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Palisin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Palisin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Palisin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Palisin
The surname PALISIN is believed to have originated in Poland in the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "palić," meaning "to burn," and was likely given to someone who worked as a burner or in a profession related to fire, such as a blacksmith or a potter.
The earliest recorded instance of the PALISIN surname is found in a Polish census record from the year 1568, where a man named Jan PALISIN is listed as a resident of the town of Krakow. Another early mention of the name is in a baptismal record from the church of St. Mary's in the village of Wieliczka, dated 1592, which records the baptism of a child named Katarzyna PALISIN.
In the 17th century, the PALISIN name appears in several historical documents from the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Poland. One notable individual from this time was Jakub PALISIN (1621-1689), a blacksmith from the town of Bytom, who was renowned for his skilled craftsmanship in metalwork.
As the PALISIN family spread across Poland and neighboring regions, the spelling of the name evolved slightly, with variations such as PALISYN and PALISCZYN appearing in records from the 18th and 19th centuries. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Franciszek PALISYN (1765-1832), a potter from the town of Opole, who was celebrated for his intricate and beautifully decorated ceramics.
In the late 19th century, the PALISIN surname began to appear in records from other parts of Europe, as members of the family emigrated in search of new opportunities. In 1892, a man named Michal PALISIN (1867-1941) settled in the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and became a respected lawyer and civic leader.
Another notable figure was Zofia PALISIN (1879-1956), a writer and educator from the town of Krosno, who published several volumes of poetry and was an advocate for women's education and rights in Poland.
Throughout its history, the PALISIN surname has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, professionals, and creative figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bear this name with its roots in the ancient Polish language.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Palisin
Among Census respondents with the surname Palisin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Palisin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Palisin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 101
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Palisin
Palisin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,685 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 107 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,685 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 107 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Palisin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #151,639 | -0.1% |
| Count | 108 | 107 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Palisin bearers went from 108 to 107 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 107 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #151,639.
FAQ
Palisin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Palisin?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Palisin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Palisin?
Palisin ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Palisin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Palisin.
Has Palisin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Palisin went from 108 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Palisin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Palisin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Palisin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Palisin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Palisin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Palisin mean?
A Hispanic surname derived from a toponym referring to a place named Palisín. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Palisin (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Palisin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.