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

Parise, 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 Parise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parise in America

Parise is the 11516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parise surname appeared 2,731 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Parise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parise 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 Parise

The surname Parise is of Italian origin and it is believed to have originated in the region of Sicily, Italy. It is derived from the Greek word "para," meaning "beside" or "near," and the Latin word "isa," meaning "equal." It is likely that the name initially referred to someone who lived near a river or other body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parise can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina, where a man named Guglielmo Parise is mentioned in a document from the year 1250. This document is a record of property ownership and transactions, indicating that the Parise family was likely of some means and social standing during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Parise was a renowned painter and sculptor who lived and worked in the city of Palermo, Sicily. His works adorned many of the churches and cathedrals of the city, and he was highly regarded for his artistic talent.

During the Renaissance period, a scholar and philosopher named Carlo Parise gained recognition for his writings on moral philosophy and ethics. He was born in Venice in 1475 and died in Padua in 1540.

In the late 16th century, a man named Vincenzo Parise was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Naples. He was involved in the import and export of goods, particularly silk and spices, between Italy and the Middle East.

Another notable individual with the surname Parise was Gaspare Parise, a 17th-century Sicilian architect who designed several churches and palaces in the Baroque style. His most famous work is the Chiesa di San Domenico in Palermo, which is known for its ornate and intricate architectural details.

As the Parise family spread throughout Italy and other parts of Europe, the spelling of the name may have evolved slightly, with variations such as Parisi, Parisse, or Parizi appearing in different regions. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its Italian heritage and the connection to the concept of living near or beside a body of water.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parise

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

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

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