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

Paradis, 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 Paradis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paradis in America

Paradis is the 5675th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paradis surname appeared 6,113 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Paradis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paradis 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 Paradis

The surname Paradis originated in France, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "paradis," meaning "paradise," which stems from the Late Latin "paradisus" and the Greek "paradeisos," referring to a walled garden or park.

During the Middle Ages, the name Paradis was likely bestowed upon individuals who lived near or owned a particularly beautiful or well-maintained garden, orchard, or estate. It may also have been used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived in a pleasant or desirable location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paradis can be found in the Rotuli Chartarum, a collection of ancient records and charters from the 13th century, where it appears as "de Paradis." This suggests that the name was initially used as a locational surname, referring to a person's place of origin or residence.

In the 14th century, the name Paradis appears in the Corpus Heraldicum, a collection of heraldic emblems and coats of arms, indicating that it was adopted by certain noble families or individuals of distinction.

Notable historical figures bearing the surname Paradis include:

1. Jacques Paradis (c. 1550-1625), a French composer and organist known for his contributions to the Renaissance music tradition.
2. Michel Paradis (1699-1766), a French-Canadian explorer and surveyor who played a significant role in mapping the Great Lakes region of North America.
3. Marie-Thérèse Paradis (1759-1824), an Austrian pianist and composer who achieved remarkable success despite being blind from early childhood.
4. Victorin Paradis (1829-1902), a French-Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.
5. Marie-Louise Paradis (1867-1957), a Canadian writer and educator who was a prominent figure in the literary and cultural circles of Quebec in the early 20th century.

The surname Paradis has also been associated with various place names throughout France and Canada, such as Paradis, a commune in the Isère department of southeastern France, and Paradis, a former municipality in Quebec, Canada, now part of the city of Lévis.

While the name Paradis has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and the establishment of French-speaking communities in various regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paradis

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

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

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