2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pariani
An Italian surname possibly indicating a place of origin or residence.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Pariani. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pariani surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Pariani in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pariani, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (10.5%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pariani
The surname Pariani has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern Italian regions of Lombardy and Piedmont, particularly in the areas around Milan and Turin. The name Pariani is derived from the ancient Italian word "pari," which means "equal" or "peer," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone of equal or noble status.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pariani can be found in the historic Catasto di Venezia, a census-like document compiled in Venice in the 15th century. This document mentions a family by the name of Pariani residing in the city during that time period.
In the 16th century, the name Pariani appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Archivio di Stato di Milano (State Archives of Milan). These records indicate that the Pariani family was a prominent and influential one in the Milanese region during the Renaissance era.
One notable individual bearing the surname Pariani was Giovanni Battista Pariani (1508-1592), a renowned Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Milan, including the Church of San Fedele and parts of the Palazzo Reale.
Another historically significant figure was Ludovico Pariani (1670-1744), a Baroque painter from Turin who was renowned for his religious artworks. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries across northern Italy.
In the 18th century, the name Pariani appeared in the town records of Pavia, a city located in the Lombardy region. These records mention a family by the name of Pariani who owned land and property in the area.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was Ferdinando Pariani (1824-1898), an Italian politician and lawyer from Milan. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various states of the Italian peninsula.
Another individual of note was Antonio Pariani (1855-1922), a renowned Italian sculptor from Turin. His works were widely acclaimed and can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Italy.
The surname Pariani has a rich history rooted in the northern Italian regions of Lombardy and Piedmont, with a strong presence in cities like Milan and Turin. While it originated as a name associated with nobility and equal status, the Pariani family has made significant contributions in various fields, including architecture, art, politics, and law, throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pariani
Among Census respondents with the surname Pariani, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (10.5%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Pariani bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pariani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.8% · 89
- Asian and Pacific Islander10.5% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pariani
Pariani appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+9 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 294 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-10 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,848 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.5%) | Down 294 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 8,848 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pariani surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #152,989 | -6.1% |
| Count | 115 | 105 | -8.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pariani bearers went from 115 to 105 (-8.7% change). The surname moved down 8,848 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #152,989.
FAQ
Pariani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pariani?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Pariani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Pariani?
Pariani ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Pariani. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pariani.
Has Pariani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pariani went from 115 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Pariani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pariani, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (10.5%) and Hispanic (4.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pariani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pariani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (10.5%), Hispanic (4.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pariani (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pariani mean?
An Italian surname possibly indicating a place of origin or residence. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pariani (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Pariani?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.