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

Pairan, 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 Pairan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pairan in America

Pairan is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pairan surname appeared 148 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 Pairan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pairan 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 Pairan

The surname Pairan has its origins in France, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "pairen," meaning "pagan" or "non-Christian." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term to refer to someone who was not of the Christian faith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pairan can be found in the records of the Parisian guild of merchants from the year 1589. These records mention a certain Jean Pairan, who was a prominent textile trader in the city at that time. It is possible that the name was originally associated with individuals involved in trade or commerce, particularly those who had dealings with non-Christian communities.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various regional records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. For instance, the parish records of the town of Amiens from the year 1662 include the birth of a child named Pierre Pairan, son of a local farmer.

During the 18th century, the name Pairan gained some prominence in the French literary circles. One notable figure was the poet and playwright Jacques-Marie Pairan, born in 1720 in the city of Rouen. His works, which included satirical plays and poems, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Louis-François Pairan, a military officer who served in the French Revolutionary Wars. Born in 1768 in the town of Arras, he rose through the ranks and became a renowned cavalry commander, participating in several pivotal battles against the allied forces.

In the 19th century, the Pairan name appears to have spread beyond France, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname in other parts of Europe and even in the Americas. One such example is Antonio Pairan, a Spanish-born artist who lived in Mexico during the latter half of the 1800s and gained recognition for his landscape paintings.

While the surname Pairan may have originated as a descriptive term, over the centuries it has evolved into a distinctive family name, carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, military figures, and literary personalities. Despite its potentially controversial origins, the name has endured and become an integral part of the cultural tapestry of France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pairan

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

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

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