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

Paro, 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 Paro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paro in America

Paro is the 20010th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paro surname appeared 1,338 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 Paro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paro 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 Paro

The surname Paro is believed to have its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 9th and 15th centuries.

The name Paro is thought to be derived from the Latin word "parus," meaning small or little. It may have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone of small stature or a child. Alternatively, it could have been a locational surname, indicating someone who hailed from a place or region with a name resembling "Paro."

In terms of historical references, the earliest known record of the Paro surname dates back to the 13th century. It appears in the "Libro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval manuscript that documented the legal status of towns and villages in the Kingdom of Castile. This suggests that individuals bearing the Paro surname were present in the region during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Paro surname was Juan Paro, a Spanish soldier who fought in the Reconquista, the prolonged military campaign that aimed to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. Juan Paro served under King Alfonso VIII of Castile and participated in the decisive Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212.

Another notable figure was Pedro Paro, a 14th-century Spanish architect who contributed to the construction of the renowned Alcázar of Segovia, a stunning medieval fortress and royal palace in the city of Segovia, Spain.

In the 16th century, Hernán Paro was a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic voyage around the world. Sadly, Paro perished during the journey, but his name is etched in the annals of exploration.

During the 17th century, María Paro, a Spanish poet and playwright, gained recognition for her literary works. Her plays were performed in various theaters across Spain, and her poetry was widely celebrated for its eloquence and depth.

In the 19th century, Juan Paro y García was a prominent Spanish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament. He was known for his advocacy of legal reforms and his efforts to promote social justice.

While the Paro surname can be found across various regions today, its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, where it emerged as a descriptive or locational name during the medieval era. The historical figures mentioned above illustrate the longstanding presence and contributions of individuals bearing this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paro

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

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

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