2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Parisen
A locational surname referring to someone from Paris.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Parisen. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Parisen 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Parisen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Parisen, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Parisen
The surname Parisen is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "parisien," which means "a person from Paris." This name likely originated in the city of Paris or its surrounding regions during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parisen can be found in the ancient tax records of the city of Paris, dated back to the 13th century. These records often listed individuals by their place of origin or residence, which could explain the emergence of this surname.
During the Middle Ages, the use of surnames became increasingly common as a way to distinguish individuals from one another. The surname Parisen was likely adopted by families or individuals who had migrated from Paris to other parts of France or neighboring regions.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Parisen (c. 1320-1380) was a prominent merchant and guild member in the city of Rouen, Normandy. His surname suggests that he or his ancestors may have originated from Paris before settling in Rouen.
Another historical figure bearing the Parisen surname was Guillaume Parisen (c. 1450-1520), a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris. His works on theology and philosophy were widely respected during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, a French soldier named Étienne Parisen (1612-1678) gained recognition for his bravery and service in the Thirty Years' War. He was awarded land and titles by the French monarchy for his military achievements.
A notable figure from the 18th century was Marie-Antoinette Parisen (1738-1795), a French noblewoman and socialite who lived during the reign of Louis XVI. She was known for her involvement in the cultural and literary circles of pre-revolutionary Paris.
During the 19th century, a prominent architect named François Parisen (1819-1892) made significant contributions to the urban landscape of Paris. He designed several notable buildings and public spaces that still stand today, including the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House).
While the surname Parisen has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and migration patterns over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the historic city of Paris and the Old French language.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parisen
Among Census respondents with the surname Parisen, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Parisen 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 Parisen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Parisen
Parisen 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,468 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,442 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,468 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 4,442 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 Parisen 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 | #159,712 | #155,270 | 2.8% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Parisen bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 4,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,270.
FAQ
Parisen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Parisen?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Parisen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Parisen?
Parisen ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Parisen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Parisen.
Has Parisen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Parisen went from 101 recorded bearers to 101. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Parisen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Parisen, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.0%). 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 Parisen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Parisen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Hispanic (5.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (4.0%). 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 Parisen (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 Parisen mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from Paris. 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 Parisen (0.03 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 people have the surname Parisen?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.