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

Parrilli, 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 Parrilli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parrilli in America

Parrilli is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parrilli surname appeared 348 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 Parrilli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parrilli 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 Parrilli

The surname Parrilli is of Italian origin, arising in the southern regions of the Italian peninsula during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "parrillus," meaning "little twig" or "small branch." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with small twigs or branches, perhaps as a basket weaver or woodworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Parrilli name appears in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, Puglia, dating back to the 11th century. In these records, a certain "Petrus Parrillus" is mentioned as a landowner in the surrounding countryside.

The Parrilli surname can also be found in historical records from the nearby region of Campania, particularly in the area around Naples. For instance, a 14th-century manuscript from the Archivio di Stato di Napoli references a "Nicola Parrilli" who was a merchant and ship owner involved in the thriving maritime trade of the time.

As the name spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Parrillo, Parilli, and Parillo. These variants likely arose due to differences in local dialects and the inconsistent use of double consonants in written records.

One notable historical figure bearing the Parrilli name was Girolamo Parrilli (1567-1639), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Naples. He authored several influential treatises on civil and canon law, which were widely studied throughout Europe during the 17th century.

Another prominent individual was Antonio Parrilli (1668-1722), a celebrated architect and engineer from Bari. He was responsible for the design and construction of numerous churches, palaces, and public buildings in his native city, many of which still stand today as testament to his architectural prowess.

In the 19th century, a certain Giuseppe Parrilli (1822-1891) from the town of Avellino gained recognition as a skilled painter and frescoist. His works adorned various churches and noble residences throughout the Campania region, showcasing his talent for religious and allegorical themes.

During the 20th century, Mario Parrilli (1904-1982), a literary critic and professor from Naples, made significant contributions to the study of Italian literature. His analyses of works by renowned authors such as Dante Alighieri and Giovanni Boccaccio were widely acclaimed and remain influential in academic circles.

It is worth noting that the Parrilli surname has also spread beyond Italy's borders, carried by emigrant families who sought new opportunities abroad. However, its roots can be traced back to the sun-drenched regions of southern Italy, where it first emerged as a distinctive identifier of individuals and their ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parrilli

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

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

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