Explore the Family Name Parady
The meaning of Parady
1. Altered form of French Paradis. 2. Hungarian (Parády): habitational name for someone from Parád in Hever County, a place famous for the medicinal qualities of its foul-smelling mineral water. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the more common variant Parádi. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile.
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How common is the last name Parady in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Parady has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It fell from rank 39,885 in 2000 to rank 46,037 in 2010, marking a drop of 15.42%. The number of people carrying this last name also declined by 10.62%, from 518 individuals in 2000 to 463 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Parady per 100,000 also decreased by 15.79%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #46,037 | -15.42% |
| Count | 518 | 463 | -10.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parady
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Parady surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, though this proportion did see a minor decrease of 1.80% over the decade. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 1.54% to 1.51%. The representation of Hispanic individuals within this surname group grew notably, from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010 – an increase of 49.14%. The census also recorded an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races by 2010, a category not represented in 2000. No individuals with the Parady surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 94.6% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.73% | 49.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.54% | 1.51% | -1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |