2000
#67,725
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 272
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Parrado
A Spanish surname referring to a skilled craftsman.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 478 Americans carry the last name Parrado. That puts it at #53,526 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 717,059 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Parrado 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
478
1 in 717,059
Census rank
#53,526
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
417
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 417 bearers of the surname Parrado in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 53526th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Parrado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Parrado
The surname PARRADO originated in Spain during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "parra," meaning "vineyard" or "vine," suggesting that the name's earliest bearers may have been associated with viticulture or lived near a vineyard. The name is particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Spain, such as the Basque Country, Navarre, and La Rioja.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the PARRADO surname can be found in the Becerro General, a census conducted in the 14th century under the reign of King Pedro I of Castile. The name appears in various spellings, including Parrado, Parrado de la Vega, and Parrado de las Viñas, indicating potential connections to specific locations or occupations.
In the 16th century, records show a PARRADO family residing in the town of Laguardia, located in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. This area was known for its flourishing wine industry, further reinforcing the name's possible viticultural origins.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the PARRADO surname. One of the earliest recorded figures was Juan PARRADO, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in the early 16th century. Another prominent bearer of the name was Diego PARRADO, a 17th-century Spanish playwright and poet known for his works in the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
In the 19th century, José PARRADO y Gallardo (1809-1870) was a prominent Spanish lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the Spanish Parliament. He was also a respected author and contributed to the development of legal and constitutional reforms during his time.
Moving into the 20th century, Fernando PARRADO (1949-) gained international recognition as one of the survivors of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 tragedy in the Andes Mountains in 1972. His memoir, "Miracle in the Andes," recounted the harrowing story of survival and the group's struggle to find rescue after their plane crashed in the remote Andes.
Another notable figure was Antonio PARRADO (1929-2005), a Spanish artist and sculptor known for his works in bronze and stone. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Spain, reflecting his significant contribution to the country's artistic landscape.
In summary, the surname PARRADO has its roots in Spain, potentially originating from the Basque word "parra" and being associated with viticulture or the wine industry. The name has a long history, with records dating back to the medieval period, and has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, including exploration, literature, politics, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parrado
Among Census respondents with the surname Parrado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Parrado 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 Parrado surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.5% · 365
- White8.9% · 37
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.1% · 13
- Black or African American0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Parrado
Parrado 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
#55,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 369
+97 bearers (+35.7%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 12,106 places
2020
#53,526
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 417
+48 bearers (+13.0%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 2,093 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #67,725 | 272 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #55,619 | 369 | 0.13 | +97 bearers (+35.7%) | Up 12,106 places |
| 2020 | #53,526 | 417 | 0.14 | +48 bearers (+13.0%) | Up 2,093 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 Parrado 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 | #55,619 | #53,526 | 3.8% |
| Count | 369 | 417 | 13.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Parrado bearers went from 369 to 417 (+13.0% change). The surname moved up 2,093 positions in the national ranking, going from #55,619 to #53,526.
FAQ
Parrado surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Parrado?
Name Census estimates that about 478 living Americans carry the surname Parrado. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 717,059 residents.
How common is Parrado?
Parrado ranks #53,526 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 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 417 people with the surname Parrado. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (478), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 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 Parrado.
Has Parrado become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Parrado went from 369 recorded bearers to 417. That is an increase of 48 (+13.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #55,619 to #53,526.
What does the Census say about the background of Parrado?
Among Census respondents with the surname Parrado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Parrado in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (365 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Parrado appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (87.5%), White (8.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). 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 Parrado (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 Parrado mean?
A Spanish surname referring to a skilled craftsman. 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 Parrado (0.14 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 last name Parrado?
See how many people are called Parrado on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.