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

Parras, 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 Parras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parras in America

Parras is the 22559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parras surname appeared 1,139 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 Parras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parras 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 Parras

The surname Parras is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Extremadura. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "parra," which means "vine" or "grapevine." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who cultivated grapes or worked in vineyards.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parras can be found in the medieval Libro de la Montería, a hunting book written in the 14th century during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. The book mentions a place called "Las Parras," which likely refers to an area where grapevines grew.

In the 15th century, the name Parras appeared in the census records of the town of Jerez de la Frontera, located in the southern region of Andalusia. This indicates that the surname had spread from its original location in Extremadura to other parts of Spain.

During the 16th century, the Spanish colonization of the Americas brought the surname Parras to the New World. One notable individual with this surname was Diego de Parras, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

Another significant figure bearing the Parras surname was Juan de Parras, a Jesuit missionary who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He played a crucial role in establishing missions and evangelizing among the indigenous populations of present-day Texas and northern Mexico.

In the 18th century, the name Parras can be found in records related to the settlement of Parras de la Fuente, a town located in the state of Coahuila, Mexico. This town was named after the nearby vineyards and likely contributed to the spread of the surname in that region.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname Parras was José María Parras, a Mexican general and politician who lived in the 19th century (1798-1849). He played a significant role in the Mexican-American War and served as the governor of several Mexican states.

Throughout history, the surname Parras has been associated with various professions, including viticulture, military service, politics, and religious missionary work. Its origins can be traced back to the Spanish word "parra," reflecting the agricultural roots of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parras

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

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

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