2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Paroda
A surname of Indian origin meaning 'one who recites poems or songs'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Paroda. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Paroda 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Paroda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Paroda, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Paroda
The surname Paroda has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the Piedmont area near the city of Turin. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th century, derived from the Italian word "parodi," which means "rough or uncultivated land."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paroda can be found in a document from the year 1287, which references a landowner named Giovanni Paroda in the village of Revello, near Saluzzo.
During the Renaissance period, the Paroda family gained prominence in the city of Turin, where they were involved in various trades and professions. In 1492, a certain Bartolomeo Paroda was recorded as a master stonemason, responsible for the construction of several churches and buildings in the city.
In the 16th century, the Paroda name appeared in the historical records of the nearby town of Bra, where a branch of the family settled and became influential landowners. Marco Paroda, born in 1538, was a prominent figure in the local government and served as a magistrate for several years.
As the Paroda family spread across different regions of Italy, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Parodi, Parodia, and Parodia. One notable bearer of the name was Gian Domenico Parodi, a renowned Italian historian and philologist born in Genoa in 1675.
In the 18th century, the Paroda name gained recognition in the field of arts and literature. Antonio Paroda, born in Turin in 1720, was a celebrated painter whose works adorned many churches and noble palaces in the region.
Another significant figure was Francesca Paroda, born in Venice in 1762, who was a renowned opera singer and performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe during her time.
As the Paroda family continued to expand and migrate to different parts of Italy and beyond, the name became more widely dispersed. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Paroda, born in Naples in 1823, was a prominent lawyer and political activist who played a role in the unification of Italy.
Throughout its history, the surname Paroda has been linked to various professions, from landowners and artisans to intellectuals and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Paroda
Among Census respondents with the surname Paroda, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Paroda 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 Paroda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.0% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.3% · 6
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Paroda
Paroda appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+11 bearers (+10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,211 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.8%) | Up 11,211 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 Paroda 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 | #158,432 | #147,221 | 7.1% |
| Count | 102 | 113 | 10.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 26.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Paroda bearers went from 102 to 113 (+10.8% change). The surname moved up 11,211 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #147,221.
FAQ
Paroda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Paroda?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Paroda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Paroda?
Paroda ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Paroda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Paroda.
Has Paroda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Paroda went from 102 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 11 (+10.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Paroda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Paroda, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.3%). 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 Paroda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Paroda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.0%), Hispanic (7.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.3%). 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 Paroda (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 Paroda mean?
A surname of Indian origin meaning 'one who recites poems or songs'. 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 Paroda (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 common is the surname Paroda?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Paroda, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.