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

Parinas, 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 Parinas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parinas in America

Parinas is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parinas surname appeared 141 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 Parinas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parinas 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 Parinas

The surname PARINAS originates from Spain, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "parinas," which referred to a small village or hamlet in the region of Castile and León.

PARINAS is thought to have been initially used as a locative surname, indicating that the bearers of this name hailed from a specific parinas or small settlement. The name's earliest recorded instances can be found in various historical documents, such as parish records and local archives from the provinces of Valladolid, Burgos, and Palencia.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname PARINAS was Rodrigo de Parinas, a nobleman who lived in the late 16th century and was a prominent landowner in the town of Medina del Campo, a major trading center in Valladolid during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 17th century, the PARINAS surname gained prominence with the birth of Diego de Parinas (1602-1678), a renowned poet and playwright from Madrid. His works, including the play "La vida es sueño" (Life is a Dream), were highly acclaimed and contributed significantly to the Spanish literary canon of the time.

Another notable figure was María Parinas (1725-1803), a Spanish nun and educator who founded several schools for underprivileged children in the city of Seville. Her efforts in promoting education and social welfare earned her recognition and respect among her contemporaries.

During the 18th century, the PARINAS surname spread beyond Spain as a result of Spanish exploration and colonization. Juan Parinas (1742-1812), a Spanish naval officer, was one of the early settlers in the Philippines and played a crucial role in establishing Spanish rule in the archipelago.

In the 19th century, the PARINAS name gained prominence in Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico and Argentina, where many Spanish immigrants settled. One such individual was Andrés Parinas (1829-1901), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the governor of the state of Durango from 1875 to 1879.

While the PARINAS surname has its roots in Spain, it has since become an integral part of the cultural tapestry of various nations, reflecting the far-reaching impact of Spanish exploration and migration throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parinas

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

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

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