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

Párraga, 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 Párraga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Párraga in America

Párraga is the 44423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Párraga surname appeared 484 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 Párraga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Párraga 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 Párraga

The surname PARRAGA originated from Spain, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "parra," which means grapevine, suggesting a potential connection to viticulture or wine-making in the region.

One of the earliest known references to the name PARRAGA can be found in the Libro de la Behetría de Castilla, a 14th-century document that recorded the names of landowners and their properties. This ancient record lists several individuals bearing the surname PARRAGA, indicating that it was already well-established in the region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan PARRAGA (1425-1492) was a prominent merchant who played a significant role in facilitating trade between Spain and the Americas during the early years of the Spanish colonization of the New World. His contributions to commerce and exploration during that era earned him recognition in historical accounts.

During the 16th century, the PARRAGA name gained further prominence with the birth of Diego PARRAGA (1523-1591), a renowned Spanish painter whose works adorned churches and monasteries throughout Andalusia. His masterpieces, showcasing the rich artistic traditions of the region, are still celebrated by art historians and connoisseurs.

Another noteworthy individual was María PARRAGA (1678-1742), a celebrated writer and poet from Seville, whose literary works were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age. Her poetic verses, often exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were highly influential and continue to be studied by scholars and literary enthusiasts.

In the 18th century, the name PARRAGA was associated with a prominent family from the Rioja region, known for their vineyards and involvement in the wine trade. One member of this family, Pedro PARRAGA (1745-1812), gained recognition for his innovative techniques in winemaking, which contributed to the region's reputation for producing exceptional wines.

Throughout its history, the surname PARRAGA has been found in various regions of Spain, with variations in spelling such as PARRAGA, PARAGA, and PARRIGA appearing in historical records. While the name may have evolved over time, its Spanish roots and potential connections to viticulture and wine-making have remained a consistent theme.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Párraga

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

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

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