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

Paredes, 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 Paredes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paredes in America

Paredes is the 1287th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paredes surname appeared 27,274 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 people would have the surname Paredes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paredes 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 Paredes

The surname Paredes originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "pared," which means "wall" or "partition." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a wall or fortification, or perhaps worked as a builder or mason.

The earliest recorded instances of the Paredes surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. In some cases, the name may have been associated with specific place names, such as the town of Paredes de Nava in the province of Palencia.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Paredes surname was Diego de Paredes, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who fought against the Moors during the Reconquista in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Alonso de Paredes, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Paredes family gained prominence in Spain, with several members holding influential positions in the government and military. Rodrigo de Paredes y Guzmán, born in 1612, was a Spanish nobleman and military officer who served as Governor of the Philippines from 1668 to 1669.

The Paredes surname also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization. One of the earliest recorded instances was Juan de Paredes, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro in the 16th century.

Another notable figure with the Paredes surname was Mariano Paredes y Arrillaga, a Mexican military officer and politician who served as President of Mexico from 1846 to 1847 during the Mexican-American War. He was born in 1797 and played a significant role in the defense of Mexico City against the invading American forces.

Over time, the Paredes surname has spread to various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Spanish influence or migration. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has become a part of the cultural fabric of many nations, reflecting the diverse and rich history of the Spanish language and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paredes

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

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

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