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

Parrillo, 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 Parrillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parrillo in America

Parrillo is the 25771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parrillo surname appeared 956 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 Parrillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parrillo 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 Parrillo

The surname Parrillo has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "parrocchia," which translates to "parish" or "church district." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who lived near or were associated with a particular parish or church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parrillo can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the region of Campania, southern Italy. It was commonly spelled as "Parrillo" or variations like "Parillo" and "Parrillus." These variations likely stemmed from the regional dialects and phonetic adaptations over time.

In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Niccolò Parrillo was mentioned in the annals of the city of Naples. He was a prominent merchant and landowner during the Renaissance period, and his name appeared in various legal and commercial records of that era.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Parrillo was Girolamo Parrillo, born in 1506 in the town of Salerno. He was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several important buildings and fortifications in southern Italy during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Parrillo gained recognition through the works of Tommaso Parrillo, a Neapolitan composer and musician. He was born in 1665 and is known for his compositions for the church and the court of Naples.

During the 18th century, a notable figure was Antonio Parrillo, born in 1720 in the town of Avellino. He was a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Kingdom of Naples and left a lasting impact on the legal system of the region.

The name Parrillo has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. For instance, there is a town called Parrilli in the province of Avellino, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

While the surname Parrillo has its roots firmly planted in southern Italy, it eventually spread to other parts of the country and beyond through migration and diaspora. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found across Italy and in Italian communities around the world, carrying on the legacy of their ancestral name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parrillo

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

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

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