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

Parangan, 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 Parangan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parangan in America

Parangan is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parangan surname appeared 106 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 Parangan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parangan 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 Parangan

The surname PARANGAN is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Tagalog region of Luzon. It is derived from the Tagalog word "parang," which means a type of bolo knife or machete used for agricultural purposes.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname PARANGAN can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who were skilled in the use of the parang or those who worked as farmers or in agricultural occupations.

One of the earliest mentions of the surname PARANGAN can be found in the records of the Manila Galleon Trade, which was a maritime trade route between Manila and Acapulco, Mexico, during the Spanish colonial period. It is likely that some individuals with the surname PARANGAN were involved in this trade or worked in the shipyards and port cities along the trade route.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname PARANGAN was Juan PARANGAN, a skilled blacksmith and metalworker who was renowned for crafting high-quality parang knives and other agricultural tools. His work was highly sought after by farmers and landowners throughout the region.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century, a prominent revolutionary leader named Emilio PARANGAN played a significant role in the resistance movement. He was born in 1864 and died in 1902, after being captured and executed by Spanish forces.

Another notable individual with the surname PARANGAN was Maria PARANGAN, a respected herbalist and traditional healer who lived in the early 20th century. She was known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her ability to treat various ailments using natural remedies.

In more recent times, the surname PARANGAN has been carried by individuals from diverse professions, including artists, writers, and academics. One such example is the renowned Filipino painter and sculptor, Carlos PARANGAN, who was born in 1924 and gained recognition for his vibrant and expressive works depicting Philippine culture and landscapes.

While the surname PARANGAN has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Tagalog region of Luzon and its connection to the agricultural way of life and the use of the parang knife.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parangan

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

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

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