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

Parrow, 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 Parrow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parrow in America

Parrow is the 36154th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parrow surname appeared 620 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 Parrow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parrow 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 Parrow

The surname Parrow has its origins in the Northern English counties of Northumberland and Durham, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "pær" and "hōh," meaning "pear tree hill" or "pear tree ridge," suggesting a connection to a geographic location or a family estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parrow can be found in the Durham Priory records, where a Robert Parrow was mentioned in 1312. Additionally, the Farnham Cartulary from Surrey contains a reference to a Walter de Parrow in 1347, indicating the name's presence in southern England as well.

The Parrow family can trace their lineage to notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, William Parrow (1510-1589) was a respected clergyman and scholar who served as the Vicar of Knaresborough in Yorkshire. His contemporary, John Parrow (1518-1592), was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the development of navigation techniques during the Age of Exploration.

During the English Civil War, Captain Thomas Parrow (1620-1679) fought for the Parliamentarian forces and was commended for his bravery at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644. His son, Edward Parrow (1648-1718), followed in his footsteps and served as a lieutenant in the Royal Navy, participating in several naval campaigns against the Dutch and Spanish fleets.

In the literary realm, the name Parrow gained prominence with the 18th-century author and playwright, Sarah Parrow (1725-1799). Her works, including "The Virtuous Wife" and "The Gentleman's Daughter," were widely acclaimed and contributed to the development of early English drama.

Tracing the origins of the Parrow surname also reveals connections to various place names in England. The villages of Parrow in Northumberland and Parrow in Durham, as well as the hamlet of Parrow in Lancashire, share similarities with the family name, suggesting a possible link to these locations or their historic spellings.

Throughout the centuries, the Parrow surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on the history and culture of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parrow

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

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

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