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

Pari, 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 Pari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pari in America

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

The Pari 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 Pari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pari 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 Pari

The surname PARI has its origins in Northern Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "pari," meaning "equal" or "similar," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who was perceived as being equal or similar to someone else in some way.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PARI surname can be found in the historic city of Parma, where it is mentioned in a document from the 13th century. This document, which is housed in the city's archives, refers to a family by the name of PARI who lived in the area at that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni PARI was a respected scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Bologna. He is known for his contributions to the field of logic and his writings on Aristotelian philosophy.

During the Renaissance period, the PARI surname gained further prominence when a family of that name became influential in the world of art and architecture. Giulio PARI (1499-1576) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Verona, including the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.

In the 17th century, a man named Girolamo PARI (1628-1701) was a celebrated painter from the city of Brescia. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable figure with the PARI surname was Pietro PARI (1772-1833), a military leader who played a significant role in the Italian campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks to become a general and was awarded several honors for his bravery and strategic leadership.

It is worth noting that variations of the PARI surname, such as Parri and Parry, can be found in other regions of Italy and beyond, suggesting that the name may have traveled and evolved over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pari

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

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

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