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

Permenter, 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 Permenter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Permenter in America

Permenter is the 16125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Permenter surname appeared 1,795 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 Permenter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Permenter 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 Permenter

The surname Permenter originated in England during the late medieval period, likely derived from the Old French term "parmenters," meaning "tailor" or "cloth maker." It was an occupational surname given to those involved in the textile trade.

Permenter is believed to have emerged in the regions of East Anglia and the West Midlands, areas known for their thriving wool and textile industries. The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1273, where it is written as "Parmentier."

The Permenter name can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions several individuals with similar occupational surnames, such as "Parmentarius" and "Parmentier." This suggests that the name was well-established in England by the time of the Norman Conquest.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Permenter surname was John Permenter, who was born in Nottinghamshire in the late 14th century and served as a cloth merchant in the city of Nottingham. Another notable figure was William Permenter (1524-1589), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Permenter name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire. Variants of the name included Parmenter, Parmentor, and Parminter.

Sir Thomas Permenter (1670-1738) was a prominent politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Tewkesbury in the early 18th century. He was knighted in 1712 for his services to the Crown.

Another notable individual was Reverend John Permenter (1715-1789), an Anglican clergyman who served as the Rector of Stratton in Gloucestershire for over 40 years. He was known for his charitable works and his efforts in improving education in the local community.

In the 19th century, the Permenter name gained recognition through the work of James Permenter (1823-1891), a renowned architect and building surveyor from Bristol. He was responsible for designing several notable churches and public buildings in the city and surrounding areas.

Over time, the Permenter surname has spread across various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals who have contributed to various fields, including business, politics, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Permenter

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

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

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