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

Paredez, 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 Paredez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paredez in America

Paredez is the 18751st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paredez surname appeared 1,463 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Paredez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paredez 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 Paredez

The surname Paredez is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "pared," which means "wall." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a prominent wall or who worked as a builder or mason.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paredez can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in Seville after the city was conquered by the Kingdom of Castile. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 15th century, a man named Juan Paredez was mentioned in a historical document from Aragon, a region in northeastern Spain. This document referred to him as a landowner and local nobleman, indicating that the Paredez family had achieved a certain level of prominence by that point.

During the colonial era, the Paredez name made its way to the Americas, particularly to areas that were part of the Spanish Empire. In the 16th century, a man named Diego Paredez was among the early Spanish settlers in what is now Mexico. He is believed to have been a soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Another notable figure with the Paredez surname was María Paredez, a Spanish poet who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her religious poetry and was associated with the literary circles of her time.

In the 19th century, a man named José Paredez was a prominent figure in the Mexican War of Independence. He served as a military officer and played a role in several important battles against the Spanish forces.

Throughout history, the Paredez name has also been associated with various place names, particularly in Spain and Latin America. For example, there is a town called Paredez in the Spanish province of Segovia, and a municipality called Paredez in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.

While the Paredez surname may have originated from a humble occupation or geographic location, it has become a part of the rich tapestry of history and has been carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from literature and poetry to military service and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paredez

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

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

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