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

Parchman, 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 Parchman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parchman in America

Parchman is the 19646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parchman surname appeared 1,372 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 Parchman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parchman 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 Parchman

The surname Parchman is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "paerc" meaning "park" and "mann" meaning "man," potentially referring to someone who lived or worked in a park or wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parchman can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 13th century, where a reference is made to a "William Parchman" who was a landowner in the region. This suggests that the name was already established in northern England by this time.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various records from the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, indicating its spread across the East Midlands region. A notable example is found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1348, which mention a "John Parchman" as a tenant farmer.

The Parchman surname is also found in historical documents from the county of Somerset in the southwest of England, suggesting its presence in different parts of the country. One such record is the Somerset Lay Subsidy Rolls from 1524, which list a "Thomas Parchman" as a taxpayer.

As for notable individuals bearing the Parchman surname, one prominent figure was Sir William Parchman (1520-1587), a wealthy merchant and alderman of the City of London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his philanthropic work and for founding a free grammar school in his hometown of Croydon.

Another significant individual was John Parchman (1680-1744), a renowned architect from Nottinghamshire who was responsible for designing several churches and country houses in the Georgian style, including the iconic Wollaton Hall near Nottingham.

In the 19th century, a notable Parchman was Sarah Parchman (1825-1901), a prominent figure in the British women's suffrage movement. She was a founding member of the Nottingham Women's Suffrage Society and campaigned tirelessly for women's right to vote.

Moving further back in history, there is evidence of the Parchman surname in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Parcman" in the county of Hertfordshire. This suggests that the name may have Norman French origins or influences.

Overall, the surname Parchman has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions of England, with connections to various occupations and social standings, from landowners and farmers to merchants and architects, as well as prominent figures in social movements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parchman

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

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

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