2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Parzanese
A surname originating from the town of Parzano in Calabria, Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Parzanese. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Parzanese surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Parzanese in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Parzanese, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Parzanese
The surname Parzanese is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It likely dates back to the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "parzanese," which means "someone from Parzan," a small village located in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Parzanese can be found in a historical document from the 15th century, where a certain Giovanna Parzanese is mentioned as a resident of the town of Arezzo. This document, dated 1487, provides valuable insight into the presence of the Parzanese surname in the region during that time period.
In the 16th century, there are references to a notable figure named Pietro Parzanese, who was a renowned painter and fresco artist. He was born in Arezzo in 1505 and is known for his work in various churches and religious buildings throughout Tuscany, including the Chiesa di San Francesco in Arezzo, where some of his most impressive frescoes can still be admired today.
Another significant individual with the surname Parzanese was Giulio Parzanese, a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Arezzo in 1567, Giulio Parzanese gained recognition for his expertise in civil law and authored several influential legal treatises that were widely studied and referenced during his time.
In the 18th century, there are records of a family named Parzanese residing in the town of Cortona, located in the province of Arezzo. One member of this family, Francesco Parzanese, born in 1712, was a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Cortona and the surrounding areas.
Another notable figure with the Parzanese surname was Maria Parzanese, a renowned opera singer who lived in the late 19th century. Born in Arezzo in 1865, she gained widespread acclaim for her performances in various opera houses throughout Italy and Europe, showcasing her exceptional vocal talents and stage presence.
While the surname Parzanese is not among the most common Italian surnames, its roots can be traced back to the picturesque region of Tuscany, where it has been present for several centuries. The name carries a rich history and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including art, law, architecture, and music.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parzanese
Among Census respondents with the surname Parzanese, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Parzanese bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Parzanese surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Parzanese
Parzanese appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+14 bearers (+13.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,987 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 59 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.6%) | Up 4,987 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 59 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Parzanese surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #142,049 | 0.0% |
| Count | 117 | 120 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Parzanese bearers went from 117 to 120 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 59 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #142,049.
FAQ
Parzanese surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Parzanese?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Parzanese. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Parzanese?
Parzanese ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Parzanese. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Parzanese.
Has Parzanese become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Parzanese went from 117 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Parzanese?
Among Census respondents with the surname Parzanese, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Parzanese in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Parzanese appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.5%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Parzanese (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Parzanese mean?
A surname originating from the town of Parzano in Calabria, Italy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Parzanese (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Parzanese?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Parzanese at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.