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

Parmerlee, 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 Parmerlee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parmerlee in America

Parmerlee is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parmerlee surname appeared 138 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 Parmerlee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parmerlee 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 Parmerlee

The surname Parmerlee originated in England and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words 'parrock' or 'park', meaning an enclosed area of land, and 'lea', meaning a meadow or clearing. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked on an enclosed meadow or woodland.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195, where it is spelled 'Parmenter'. This variation likely stems from the Old French word 'parmentier', which referred to a maker or seller of cloth or clothing.

The Parmerlee surname appears in various historical records throughout the centuries, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is recorded as 'Parmentir', and the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where it is spelled 'Parmunter'.

In the 16th century, the surname was sometimes written as 'Parmarly' or 'Parmarle', reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. One notable individual from this era was John Parmarle, born in 1520, who was a prominent merchant in London.

During the 17th century, the spelling 'Parmerlee' became more common, especially among those who emigrated to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances of this spelling is found in the records of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, where William Parmerlee, born in 1635, is mentioned as a landowner in Haverhill.

Other notable individuals with the Parmerlee surname include:

1. Thomas Parmerlee (1752-1832), a soldier in the American Revolutionary War.
2. Joseph Parmerlee (1788-1866), a pioneer settler in Ohio and founder of the town of Parmerlee.
3. Harriet Newell Parmerlee (1818-1892), an American educator and author.
4. Charles Parmerlee (1854-1934), a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Michigan.
5. William Parmerlee (1876-1945), a professional baseball player in the early 20th century.

While the Parmerlee surname has evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to medieval England, reflecting the rich history and diversity of surnames in the English language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parmerlee

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

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

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