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

Paragas, 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 Paragas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paragas in America

Paragas is the 36838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paragas surname appeared 606 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 Paragas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paragas 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 Paragas

The surname PARAGAS originates from the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the country. The name can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines.

The name PARAGAS is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "parag-as," which means "to gather" or "to collect." This suggests that the surname may have been given to individuals whose occupation or role involved gathering or collecting resources, such as farmers or traders.

In the early Spanish colonial records, the name PARAGAS appeared with various spellings, such as "Paraguas," "Paraguaz," and "Paraguaz," reflecting the Spanish influence on the local naming conventions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname PARAGAS was Juan PARAGAS, a prominent landowner and farmer in the town of Bohol in the 17th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the cultivation of abaca, a type of banana plant used for fiber production.

Another notable figure was Ignacio PARAGAS, born in 1752 in Cebu, who served as a captain in the Spanish colonial militia. He was recognized for his leadership and bravery during the local conflicts against indigenous groups resisting Spanish rule.

In the 19th century, the PARAGAS family played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. One prominent member was Mariano PARAGAS, born in 1845, who fought alongside the revolutionary forces led by Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo.

During the American colonial period in the Philippines (1898-1946), the PARAGAS surname gained prominence in the field of education. One notable figure was Feliciano PARAGAS, born in 1872, who established several schools in the Visayan region and advocated for improved educational opportunities for Filipino children.

Another distinguished individual was Josefa PARAGAS, born in 1901, who was a pioneering female writer and journalist. She published numerous works highlighting the struggles and achievements of Filipino women during the early 20th century.

Throughout history, the PARAGAS surname has been associated with various professions, including farming, military service, education, and literature, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name to the cultural and historical fabric of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paragas

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

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

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