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

Parejo, 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 Parejo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parejo in America

Parejo is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parejo surname appeared 109 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 Parejo.

The history of the last name Parejo

The surname PAREJO originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "parejo," meaning "equal" or "similar." This term likely referred to someone who was considered an equal or a peer, possibly indicating a person of high social standing or rank.

The name PAREJO first appeared in historical records in the 13th century, with mentions of individuals bearing this surname in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who possessed certain characteristics or held specific roles within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PAREJO can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrías" (Book of Lordships), a 14th-century Castilian document that listed landowners and their properties. This document mentions several individuals with the surname PAREJO, indicating their presence in various parts of the Castilian kingdom.

In the 15th century, the name PAREJO gained prominence when Juan de Parejo (c. 1460-1535), a Spanish conquistador and explorer, participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire alongside Hernán Cortés. Parejo played a significant role in the subjugation of the indigenous populations and the establishment of Spanish rule in the regions now known as Mexico and Central America.

Another notable figure with the surname PAREJO was Antonio Parejo (1614-1688), a Spanish sculptor and architect who worked extensively in Seville and other parts of Andalusia. His works, including the altarpiece in the Church of San Luis de los Franceses in Seville, are considered masterpieces of the Baroque style in Spain.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the PAREJO surname also appeared in various records and manuscripts related to the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Americas. For instance, Diego Parejo (c. 1580-1630) was a Spanish explorer and soldier who participated in the conquest of Puerto Rico and served as the island's governor from 1628 to 1630.

In the realm of literature, Miguel Parejo (1639-1707) was a Spanish poet and playwright renowned for his works in the Baroque style. His most famous play, "El sol a media noche" (The Sun at Midnight), was widely acclaimed and performed throughout Spain and its colonies.

The surname PAREJO has also been associated with notable figures in more recent history, such as Félix Parejo (1879-1952), a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraits, and José María Parejo (1904-1976), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as Spain's ambassador to various countries during the Franco regime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parejo

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

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

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