2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Parangan
A surname possibly of Filipino origin, potentially related to a geographic location or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Parangan. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Parangan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Parangan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Parangan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (6.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parangan
Among Census respondents with the surname Parangan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (6.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Parangan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Parangan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander78.1% · 82
- Two or more races7.6% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 7
- White5.7% · 6
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Parangan
Parangan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,674 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 780 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 6,674 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Up 780 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Parangan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #152,989 | 0.5% |
| Count | 106 | 105 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Parangan bearers went from 106 to 105 (-0.9% change). The surname moved up 780 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #152,989.
FAQ
Parangan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Parangan?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Parangan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Parangan?
Parangan ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Parangan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Parangan.
Has Parangan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Parangan went from 106 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Parangan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Parangan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (6.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Parangan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.1% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Parangan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (78.1%), Two or More Races (7.6%), Hispanic (6.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Parangan (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Parangan mean?
A surname possibly of Filipino origin, potentially related to a geographic location or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Parangan (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Parangan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.