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

Paraiso, 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 Paraiso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paraiso in America

Paraiso is the 38265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paraiso surname appeared 579 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 Paraiso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paraiso 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 Paraiso

The surname PARAISO has its origins in Spain and is derived from the Spanish word "paraíso," meaning "paradise." It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period or the early Renaissance era, when the concept of paradise was closely associated with the Christian faith and the biblical Garden of Eden.

This surname was likely given to individuals who lived in or near areas that were considered particularly beautiful or idyllic, resembling a paradise-like setting. It may also have been bestowed upon those who lived in close proximity to a location with the word "paraíso" in its name, such as a town, village, or geographical feature.

One of the earliest known references to the surname PARAISO can be traced back to the 16th century. In the records of the Spanish Inquisition, a family by the name of PARAISO is mentioned as residing in the city of Seville during this period.

During the Age of Exploration, several individuals bearing the PARAISO surname played notable roles. One such figure was Juan de PARAISO, a Spanish navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world in the early 16th century.

Another notable bearer of the PARAISO surname was Álvaro de PARAISO, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. He was among the first Europeans to explore the Andes mountain range and is credited with establishing several settlements in present-day Peru.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish poet and playwright Félix Lope de PARAISO y Vega (1562-1635) was a prominent figure during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His works, which included plays and poetry, were widely acclaimed and influential in his time.

In the field of art, the Spanish painter and sculptor Juan de PARAISO (1598-1660) was known for his religious works and his contributions to the Baroque style. His paintings and sculptures adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout Spain.

Another notable figure with the PARAISO surname was María de PARAISO y Mendoza (1610-1687), a Spanish nun and mystic who was renowned for her spiritual writings and her advocacy for women's education. She founded several convents and schools in her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paraiso

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

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

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