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

Parman, 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 Parman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parman in America

Parman is the 15127th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parman surname appeared 1,949 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Parman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parman 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 Parman

The surname PARMAN is believed to have originated in England, possibly during the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place name, potentially from the Old English words "pære" (pear tree) and "mann" (man), suggesting it may have referred to someone who lived near a pear tree or orchard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PARMAN surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a Richard Parman. This suggests the name was already in use by that time. The Hundred Rolls were administrative records that documented land ownership and taxation records across various counties in England.

Another notable early reference to the PARMAN name is found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, which lists a John Parman. These tax records provide valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that era.

In the 16th century, the PARMAN surname appears in various parish records across England, such as the baptism of William Parman in 1560 at St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire. This indicates the name had spread to different regions of the country by that time.

One notable individual bearing the PARMAN surname was Robert Parman (c. 1545-1620), an English merchant and alderman in the city of York. He served as Lord Mayor of York in 1612 and was a prominent figure in the city's civic affairs during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Another individual of historical significance was John Parman (1631-1704), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge from 1681 until his death. He was a highly regarded scholar and theologian of his time.

In the 18th century, the PARMAN surname appears in various records, such as the baptism of Thomas Parman in 1723 at St. Michael's Church in Chester. This suggests the name had spread to different regions of England over time.

One notable figure from this period was William Parman (1737-1815), an English sculptor and carver who worked on several prestigious projects, including the decorative carvings for the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

While the PARMAN surname has its roots in England, it has likely spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration over the centuries. However, the details of its origins and early history remain firmly rooted in the English tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parman

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

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

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