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

Parab, 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 Parab surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parab in America

Parab is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parab surname appeared 177 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 Parab.

The history of the last name Parab

The surname PARAB originated in India, with roots tracing back to the 9th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Parab," which means "one who resides across the river." The name was prevalent among communities living near the banks of major rivers in western and central India.

The earliest recorded instances of the PARAB surname can be found in ancient texts and inscriptions from the Maratha region of Maharashtra. These records suggest that the name was initially associated with families involved in agriculture, trade, and local governance in rural areas along the riverbanks.

During the medieval period, the PARAB surname gained prominence as several individuals bearing this name held influential positions in the military and administrative sectors of various Hindu kingdoms. One notable example is Malhar Rao PARAB, a renowned military commander who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the PARAB surname appeared in chronicles and records of the Peshwa era, a period when the Maratha Empire dominated a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent. Nana Phadnavis, a prominent statesman and diplomat, born in 1742, was a PARAB by surname and played a crucial role in the administration of the Maratha Confederacy.

The PARAB name was also associated with several literary figures and scholars. Vaman Shastri PARAB, born in 1876, was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of ancient Indian literature and philosophy.

Another notable individual bearing the PARAB surname was Krishnaji Prabhakar PARAB, a pioneering social reformer and educationist born in 1858. He dedicated his life to uplifting the underprivileged sections of society and establishing educational institutions across Maharashtra.

As the PARAB community expanded and migrated to different regions of India over the centuries, the surname underwent various spellings and variations, such as Parab, Parrab, and Parabu, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences encountered in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parab

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

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 Parab 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.

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

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