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

Parrinello, 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 Parrinello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parrinello in America

Parrinello is the 29309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parrinello surname appeared 807 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 Parrinello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parrinello 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 Parrinello

The surname Parrinello originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have first appeared in the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "parrina," which means "little father" or "godfather," suggesting a patronymic origin.

Parrinello is a diminutive form of the Italian name "Parrino," which itself is a variant of the more common surname "Parri." The earliest known record of the name Parrinello can be traced back to a document from the city of Palermo, Sicily, dated around 1250.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named Giovanni Parrinello was mentioned in a historical record from the town of Reggio Calabria. He was a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy at the time.

During the Renaissance period, the Parrinello family gained prominence in the city of Messina, Sicily. One member, Antonio Parrinello (1460-1535), was a renowned artist and sculptor who contributed to the decorative elements of several churches and public buildings in the region.

In the 18th century, a Sicilian poet and writer named Giuseppe Parrinello (1712-1789) gained recognition for his works, which included satires and philosophical essays. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential literary figures of his time in Sicily.

Another notable individual with the surname Parrinello was Giuseppe Parrinello (1820-1892), a Sicilian politician and journalist who actively campaigned for the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento movement. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and contributed significantly to the political discourse of the time.

Throughout the centuries, the Parrinello surname has been closely associated with the regions of Sicily and Calabria, where it has maintained a strong presence. While the name has spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, its roots can be traced back to these southern Italian regions and their rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parrinello

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

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

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