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

Parajon, 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 Parajon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parajon in America

Parajon is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parajon surname appeared 297 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 Parajon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parajon 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 Parajon

The surname Parajon is believed to have its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is likely derived from the Basque word "parajo," meaning "place of rest" or "resting place." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a resting area or stopping point along a travel route.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parajon dates back to the 15th century in the village of Sara, located in the historical Basque province of Labourd. In a document from 1472, a certain Juan Parajon is mentioned as a landowner in the region. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during that time period.

The Parajon surname can also be traced to the neighboring province of Navarre, where it is believed to have been present since at least the 16th century. In the town of Olite, a record from 1589 mentions a Miguel Parajon, who was a local artisan and craftsman.

Throughout the centuries, the Parajon name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Paraxon, Parajon, and Parayon. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the phonetic interpretations of the name by scribes and record keepers.

One notable figure bearing the Parajon surname was Pedro Parajon, a Basque explorer and navigator who accompanied Juan de la Cosa on several expeditions to the Americas in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Pedro Parajon is credited with contributing to the mapping and exploration of the Caribbean islands and the northern coast of South America.

Another individual of historical significance was Martín Parajon, a 17th-century poet and playwright from the Basque region. Born in 1621, Martín Parajon gained recognition for his compositions in the Basque language, which helped preserve and promote the cultural heritage of his people.

In the realm of religion, Juan Bautista Parajon (1622-1684) was a Basque Jesuit missionary who traveled to the Americas and spent several years working among the indigenous populations in present-day Paraguay and Argentina. His writings and accounts provide valuable insights into the lives and customs of the native communities he encountered.

The Parajon surname also made its way to the New World during the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One notable figure was Sebastián Parajon, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. Sebastián Parajon played a role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire and the establishment of Spanish rule in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parajon

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

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

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