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

Paraison, 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 Paraison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paraison in America

Paraison is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paraison surname appeared 120 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 Paraison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paraison 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 Paraison

The surname Paraison has its origins in the northern regions of France, particularly in the Normandy area, where it first emerged during the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "paraison," which referred to a type of small land parcel or division of property.

During the medieval period, the name Paraison appeared in various historical records and documents, including the Cartulaire de Normandie, a collection of charters and deeds from Norman monasteries and churches. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were likely landowners or tenants in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paraison dates back to 1189, when a certain Raoul Paraison was mentioned in the Rotuli Chartarum, a collection of medieval records from the English Chancery. This indicates that the name had already begun to spread beyond its initial Norman origins.

In the 13th century, the name Paraison appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, England, which were administrative records of the English Exchequer. This suggests that individuals with this surname had established themselves in various parts of England by this time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Paraison. One such person was Jean Paraison (1495-1572), a prominent French jurist and legal scholar who served as a counselor in the Parlement of Paris during the reign of King Henry II.

Another notable figure was Étienne Paraison (1620-1688), a French poet and playwright from Normandy who gained recognition for his satirical works and comedic plays during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Marie-Anne Paraison (1728-1798) was a French artist and engraver known for her intricate etchings and engravings, many of which depicted scenes from the French countryside and rural life.

The name Paraison also appeared in the United States during the 19th century. One notable example was William Paraison (1824-1892), a successful businessman and entrepreneur from Pennsylvania who founded the Paraison Manufacturing Company, which produced agricultural equipment and machinery.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Antoine Paraison (1901-1976) was a French composer and musician who gained acclaim for his contributions to the French classical music scene, particularly his orchestral works and chamber compositions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paraison

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

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

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