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

Pareti, 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 Pareti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pareti in America

Pareti is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pareti surname appeared 228 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 Pareti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pareti 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 Pareti

The surname PARETI originates from Italy, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "parete," which means "wall" or "partition." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with walls, such as stonemasons, builders, or those residing near fortified structures.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from northern and central Italy. In 1382, a record from the city of Parma mentions a certain "Niccolò Pareti," indicating the presence of the surname in that region. A few decades later, in 1427, a document from Verona refers to a "Giovanni Pareti," further solidifying the name's connection to the Veneto and Emilia-Romagna regions.

One notable historical figure bearing the PARETI surname was Gaspare Pareti, a 16th-century Italian painter and architect. Born in Reggio Emilia in 1527, he is renowned for his contributions to the Renaissance artistic movement in northern Italy. His works can be found adorning churches and palaces throughout the region.

Another significant individual was Francesco Pareti (1578-1647), a prominent jurist and legal scholar from Bologna. His treatises on Roman law and jurisprudence were widely studied and influential during his time.

In the 18th century, Pietro Pareti (1720-1789) gained recognition as a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Genoa. He contributed to the advancement of celestial mechanics and authored several publications on astronomical observations.

Transitioning to the 19th century, Giulio Pareti (1843-1914) was a respected historian and archaeologist from Florence. His extensive research on ancient Roman civilization and his excavations in Italy and North Africa earned him a distinguished reputation in the field of classical studies.

Another notable figure was Eugenia Pareti (1867-1942), a pioneering Italian educator and women's rights activist from Milan. She played a vital role in advocating for equal educational opportunities for women and campaigning for women's suffrage in Italy.

While the PARETI surname has its origins rooted in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name remains deeply connected to its Italian heritage and the rich historical tapestry woven by the individuals who carried this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pareti

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

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

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