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

Paraoan, 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 Paraoan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paraoan in America

Paraoan is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paraoan surname appeared 126 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 Paraoan.

The history of the last name Paraoan

The surname PARAOAN is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the 16th century. It is likely derived from the Tagalog word "parao," which means "boat" or "vessel," and the suffix "-an," which is a locative marker indicating a place or location. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked around boats or coastal areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PARAOAN can be found in Spanish colonial records from the Philippines, dating back to the late 1500s. These records often mention individuals with this surname involved in maritime activities, such as fishing or trading along the coastal regions of the Philippine archipelago.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name PARAOAN appeared in various historical documents, including parish records, land deeds, and census lists. Some notable individuals bearing this surname from this period include Juan PARAOAN (1645-1712), a prominent merchant and landowner in the province of Bulacan, and Maria PARAOAN (1720-1789), a respected midwife and healer in the town of Malolos.

As the Spanish colonial era progressed, the PARAOAN name spread to other parts of the Philippines, particularly in coastal communities and areas with strong maritime traditions. One such individual was Pedro PARAOAN (1785-1848), a skilled shipbuilder from the town of Cavite, who was renowned for his craftsmanship in constructing galleons and other vessels.

In the late 19th century, during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, a few individuals with the surname PARAOAN played notable roles. One such figure was Andres PARAOAN (1862-1928), a member of the Katipunan revolutionary society, who later served as a captain in the Philippine Revolutionary Army.

Throughout the 20th century, the PARAOAN name continued to be present in various parts of the Philippines. One prominent individual was Josefa PARAOAN (1920-2005), a respected educator and community leader in the province of Pampanga, who dedicated her life to promoting literacy and education in rural areas.

While the surname PARAOAN is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich history dating back to the country's colonial era and is deeply rooted in its maritime and coastal traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paraoan

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

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 Paraoan 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.

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

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