2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Parscal
A variant spelling of the English occupational surname for an official who oversaw royal parks.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Parscal. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Parscal surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Parscal in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Parscal, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (6.7%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Parscal
The surname PARSCAL is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "pearroc" and "halh," which together mean "park enclosure" or "deer park." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived or worked in or near a deer park.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PARSCAL can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Parrock" and "Parrocke," indicating the evolution of the surname over time.
In the 13th century, records show a Willelmus de Parrock, who owned land in Oxfordshire, England. This early reference provides evidence of the surname's establishment and its connection to a specific location.
During the 16th century, the PARSCAL name gained prominence in the county of Somerset, where several notable individuals bearing the name resided. One such person was John PARSCAL (1525-1592), a wealthy landowner and merchant who played a significant role in the local community.
The 17th century saw the emergence of another prominent figure with the PARSCAL surname, Sir Thomas PARSCAL (1620-1678). He was a respected judge and Member of Parliament, known for his contributions to the legal system and his advocacy for civil rights.
In the 19th century, the PARSCAL name was associated with the arts and literature. Emily PARSCAL (1819-1892) was a celebrated novelist and poet, renowned for her vivid descriptions of rural life in England. Her works were widely read and acclaimed during her lifetime.
Throughout history, the PARSCAL surname has been linked to various locations, including Parkhall in Cheshire, Parkhill in Derbyshire, and Parkholme in Yorkshire. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its roots, suggesting a geographical association with enclosed areas or parks.
While the PARSCAL surname may not be as widely recognized as some other English surnames, it has a rich history and a strong connection to the country's heritage. From its origins in the 11th century to its representation in various fields throughout the centuries, the name PARSCAL has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of English genealogy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parscal
Among Census respondents with the surname Parscal, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (6.7%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Parscal bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Parscal surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.0% · 100
- American Indian and Alaska Native6.7% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 7
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Parscal
Parscal appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+8 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,598 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-6 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,076 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+6.8%) | Down 1,598 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 8,076 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Parscal surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #142,788 | -6.0% |
| Count | 125 | 119 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Parscal bearers went from 125 to 119 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 8,076 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #142,788.
FAQ
Parscal surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Parscal?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Parscal. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Parscal?
Parscal ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Parscal. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Parscal.
Has Parscal become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Parscal went from 125 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Parscal?
Among Census respondents with the surname Parscal, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (6.7%) and Hispanic (5.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Parscal in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Parscal appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (6.7%), Hispanic (5.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Parscal (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Parscal mean?
A variant spelling of the English occupational surname for an official who oversaw royal parks. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Parscal (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Parscal?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.