2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Parong
A Filipino surname denoting a place of origin or residence.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Parong. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Parong 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Parong in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Parong, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.3%) and Hispanic (7.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Parong
The surname PARONG originates from the Philippines, specifically in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. It is believed to have derived from the Cebuano word "parong," which means "to slice" or "to cut," referring to the occupation of a farmer or a worker who clears land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PARONG can be traced back to the late 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. In the parish records of the town of Cebu, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name PARONG, indicating that the name was already in use during that period.
In the 18th century, the surname PARONG appeared in several historical documents, such as land ownership records and census reports. One notable individual was Juan PARONG, a farmer from the town of Bohol, who was involved in a land dispute documented in the archives of the Spanish colonial government.
During the 19th century, the PARONG surname gained more prominence. In the town of Leyte, there was a prominent family known as the PARONG clan, who were landowners and influential figures in the local community. One of their descendants, Maria PARONG (1845-1912), was a respected educator and advocate for women's rights.
Another notable figure was Pedro PARONG (1870-1938), a revolutionary who fought against the Spanish colonial rule and later joined the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine-American War. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition in various historical accounts of the time.
In the 20th century, the surname PARONG continued to be associated with various professions and fields. One notable individual was Josefa PARONG (1920-2005), a renowned writer and poet who celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through her works. Her poetry collections, such as "Mga Tula sa Bughaw na Kalibutan" (Poems in the Blue World), earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
While the PARONG surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Filipino surnames, it carries a historical significance rooted in the agricultural and cultural traditions of the Philippines. The name serves as a testament to the resilience and contributions of the Filipino people throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parong
Among Census respondents with the surname Parong, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.3%) and Hispanic (7.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Parong 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 Parong surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander76.7% · 89
- Two or more races10.3% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 9
- White4.3% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Parong
Parong 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
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-7 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,579 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 8,579 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 Parong 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 | #136,449 | #145,028 | -6.3% |
| Count | 123 | 116 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Parong bearers went from 123 to 116 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 8,579 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #145,028.
FAQ
Parong surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Parong?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Parong. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Parong?
Parong ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Parong. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Parong.
Has Parong become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Parong went from 123 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Parong?
Among Census respondents with the surname Parong, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.3%) and Hispanic (7.8%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Parong in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.7% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Parong appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (76.7%), Two or More Races (10.3%), Hispanic (7.8%). 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 Parong (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 Parong mean?
A Filipino surname denoting a place of origin or residence. 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 Parong (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 Parong?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Parong, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.