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

Parayno, 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 Parayno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parayno in America

Parayno is the 52851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parayno surname appeared 392 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 Parayno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parayno 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 Parayno

The surname Parayno has its roots in the Philippines, where it originated during the Spanish colonial period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "paraíso," meaning "paradise," reflecting the lush and beautiful landscapes of the islands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Parayno surname can be found in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a comprehensive list of surnames compiled by the Spanish government in the late 18th century. This suggests that the Parayno family had already established itself in the Philippines by that time.

In the early 19th century, a prominent figure named Juan Parayno played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule. Born in 1810, he was a skilled military strategist and a close associate of Andres Bonifacio, one of the revolution's key leaders.

Another notable individual bearing the Parayno surname was Miguel Parayno, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived from 1890 to 1965. His works, which often depicted scenes from Philippine life and culture, are now considered national treasures and are displayed in various museums across the country.

In the realm of literature, the name Parayno is associated with Teodoro Parayno, a celebrated poet and novelist who was born in 1920. His works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the Filipino experience, earned him numerous accolades and a place among the country's literary greats.

The Parayno surname can also be found in other parts of the world, likely due to the migration of Filipino families over the centuries. For instance, in the United States, there was a prominent lawyer named Ernesto Parayno, who was born in 1905 and played a significant role in advocating for the rights of Filipino-Americans.

Throughout its history, the Parayno surname has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including the arts, literature, law, and the struggle for independence. While its origins can be traced back to the Spanish colonial era, the name has endured and continues to be a source of pride for many Filipino families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parayno

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

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

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