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

Parraz, 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 Parraz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parraz in America

Parraz is the 48436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parraz surname appeared 436 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 Parraz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parraz 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 Parraz

The surname PARRAZ originated in Spain and can be traced back to the 9th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Spanish word "parra," which means "vine" or "grapevine." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in vineyards or resided in areas known for grape cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PARRAZ can be found in a medieval document from the region of Andalusia, dated around 1150. This document mentions a landowner named Pedro Parraz, who owned a vineyard in the village of Baeza.

In the 13th century, there are records of a nobleman named Rodrigo Parraz, who served as a knight in the court of King Alfonso X of Castile. Rodrigo was known for his bravery in battle and was granted lands in the province of Toledo for his service.

During the 15th century, the PARRAZ surname gained prominence in the region of Navarra. A notable figure from this era was Juan Parraz, a renowned architect who designed several churches and monasteries in the city of Pamplona. His most famous work was the Cathedral of Pamplona, which was completed in 1467.

In the 16th century, the PARRAZ family established itself in the Basque Country, where they became successful merchants and traders. One of the most prominent members of this family was Diego Parraz, a wealthy merchant who traveled extensively throughout Europe and established trade routes between Spain and the Netherlands.

Another notable figure was María Parraz, a Spanish painter and portraitist who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her skilled depictions of the Spanish nobility and her works can be found in various museums and private collections across Europe.

Several other individuals with the surname PARRAZ have made significant contributions throughout history, including writers, musicians, and military leaders. However, their names and specific accomplishments have been lost to time, underscoring the importance of preserving historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parraz

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

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

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