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

Parcels, 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 Parcels surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parcels in America

Parcels is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parcels surname appeared 222 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 Parcels.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parcels 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 Parcels

The surname Parcels is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known recordings dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "parcelle," which referred to a small parcel or plot of land. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who owned or worked on a small piece of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parcels can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where a person named Walter Parcel is mentioned. This document was a census-like record of landowners and their holdings, providing valuable insight into the surname's origins.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1332, where a Thomas Parcell is listed. These rolls were tax records, indicating that the Parcels family had achieved a certain level of prominence and landholdings by that time.

The Parcels surname also has a connection to place names. For instance, there is a village called Parcel in Gloucestershire, which may have contributed to the surname's development in that region. Additionally, the name Parcel Barn is found in some historical documents, suggesting a possible association with agricultural properties or buildings.

Among the notable individuals who bore the Parcels surname throughout history are:

1. John Parcels (c. 1550 - 1615), an English poet and playwright known for his works during the Elizabethan era.
2. Alice Parcels (c. 1620 - 1690), a landowner and benefactor who established a charitable foundation in her hometown of Exeter.
3. William Parcels (1678 - 1738), a British merchant and explorer who traveled extensively in the West Indies and South America.
4. Margaret Parcels (1792 - 1876), a prominent advocate for women's rights and education in the early 19th century.
5. Henry Parcels (1845 - 1912), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London and other parts of England during the Victorian era.

While the surname Parcels may not have achieved widespread fame or recognition, its history can be traced back several centuries, reflecting the lives and experiences of individuals who contributed to the development of communities and societies across England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parcels

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

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 Parcels 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 Parcels 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 Parcels was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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