Find out how popular the last name Palmerin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Palmerin.

Palmerin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Palmerin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Palmerin in America

Palmerin is the 22906th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Palmerin surname appeared 1,117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Palmerin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Palmerin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Palmerin

The surname Palmerin is believed to have originated in Portugal during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Portuguese word "palmeira," which means palm tree. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked with palm trees, or perhaps someone who came from a place known for its palm trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Palmerin can be found in the 15th century Portuguese chivalric romance "Palmerin of England," which tells the story of a knight named Palmerin. This work, written by Francisco de Moraes Cabral, was widely popular in its time and helped to establish the name in Portuguese culture.

In the 16th century, records show a Diogo Palmerin, a Portuguese explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. Diogo Palmerin was born in 1490 and played a crucial role in the expedition, eventually becoming one of the few survivors of the treacherous journey.

Another notable figure with the surname Palmerin was João Palmerin, a 17th-century Portuguese poet and writer. Born in 1615, he is best known for his sonnets and lyrical compositions, which were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Jumping ahead to the 19th century, there was a famous Portuguese architect named António Palmerin. Born in 1828, he was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in Lisbon, including the Igreja de São Roque and the Palácio do Conde de Castro Guimarães.

In more recent history, the name Palmerin gained recognition with the birth of Luís Palmerin, a Portuguese football player who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Sporting CP and Benfica. Luís Palmerin was born in 1952 and enjoyed a successful career in the sport before retiring in the 1980s.

While the name Palmerin is primarily associated with Portugal, it is possible that variations of the name may have spread to other regions over time due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the core origins and historical significance of the surname remain rooted in Portuguese heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Palmerin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Palmerin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Palmerin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Palmerin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Palmerin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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