2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Paroline
An Italianized form of the French surname Parolin referring to someone from the town of Paroli or the region of Paray-le-Monial.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Paroline. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Paroline 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Paroline in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Paroline, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Paroline
The surname Paroline has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "parol," which means "word" or "speech," suggesting that the name may have been given to a person who was particularly eloquent or talkative.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paroline can be found in the Archivio di Stato di Napoli (State Archives of Naples), which contains documents from the 16th century mentioning individuals with this surname. Some of these records include references to a merchant named Giovanni Paroline, who lived in Naples around 1550.
In the 17th century, the name Paroline appeared in various documents from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. One notable mention is that of a painter named Stefano Paroline, who was active in the early 1600s and is known for his religious works adorning several churches in the area.
The name Paroline has also been associated with several small towns and villages in Italy, such as Parolino in the province of Avellino and Parola in the province of Pavia. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Paroline. One such person was Francesco Paroline (1550-1622), a renowned architect from Venice who was responsible for the design and construction of several impressive buildings, including the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice.
Another notable figure was Giulia Paroline (1678-1744), a celebrated opera singer from Naples who performed in many of the major theaters across Italy during the Baroque period. Her exceptional vocal abilities earned her widespread acclaim and recognition.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Paroline was Giacomo Paroline (1810-1892), a politician and lawyer from Milan who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification and independence.
The name Paroline has also been associated with various literary works, such as the novel "La Famiglia Paroline" by the Italian author Carlo Goldoni, which was published in 1756 and provides a glimpse into the lives of a family bearing this surname during that time period.
While the surname Paroline is not among the most common in Italy, it has left a lasting mark on the country's history and culture, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including architecture, music, politics, and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Paroline
Among Census respondents with the surname Paroline, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Paroline 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 Paroline surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino10.9% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Paroline
Paroline 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+12 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,071 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-6 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,076 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 2,071 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 8,076 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 Paroline 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 | #134,712 | #142,788 | -6.0% |
| Count | 125 | 119 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Paroline bearers went from 125 to 119 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 8,076 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #142,788.
FAQ
Paroline surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Paroline?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Paroline. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Paroline?
Paroline ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Paroline. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Paroline.
Has Paroline become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Paroline went from 125 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Paroline?
Among Census respondents with the surname Paroline, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Paroline in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Paroline appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.7%), Hispanic (10.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Paroline (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 Paroline mean?
An Italianized form of the French surname Parolin referring to someone from the town of Paroli or the region of Paray-le-Monial. 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 Paroline (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 many Americans have the surname Paroline?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.