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

Comparan, 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 Comparan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Comparan in America

Comparan is the 36379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Comparan surname appeared 615 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 Comparan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Comparan 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 Comparan

The surname COMPARAN has its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded instances of the name dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "compara," which means "to compare" or "to liken." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname, referring to someone who was involved in the trade of comparing or appraising goods.

One of the earliest known bearers of the COMPARAN name was Diego COMPARAN, a merchant from Seville who was mentioned in historical records from the 1380s. He is believed to have been involved in the import and export of goods, which would align with the potential occupational origins of the surname.

In the 15th century, the COMPARAN family appears to have spread across various regions of Spain, with records showing individuals with this surname in areas such as Catalonia, Aragon, and Valencia. During this period, variations in the spelling of the name also began to emerge, including COMPARAN, COMPARAN, and COMPARAN.

One notable figure from this era was Juan COMPARAN, a scholar and writer who lived in Barcelona in the late 15th century. He authored several works on philosophy and literature, and his writings provide valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural climate of the time.

As Spain expanded its influence through exploration and colonization in the 16th and 17th centuries, the COMPARAN surname began to spread to other parts of the world. In the early 1600s, a man named Pedro COMPARAN was among the first Spanish settlers in the New World, establishing a family line in what is now Mexico.

Another significant figure bearing the COMPARAN name was María COMPARAN, a philanthropist and patron of the arts who lived in Seville in the late 17th century. She was renowned for her support of local artists and her efforts to preserve the city's cultural heritage.

In the 19th century, the COMPARAN family continued to make its mark in various fields. One notable individual was José COMPARAN, a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones and the Palacio de Justicia.

Throughout its history, the COMPARAN surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of Spanish culture and society. While the exact origins of the name may be shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of those who have borne it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Comparan

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

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

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