Explore the Family Name Pareja
The meaning of Pareja
Spanish: habitational name from Pareja in Guadalajara province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Juan, Eduardo, Alfredo, Fernando, Jaime, Pedro, Ana, Esteban, Guillermo, Jorge, Jose.
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How common is the last name Pareja in the United States?
The surname Pareja has increased in popularity over the years, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Pareja was ranked 24,598th in terms of popularity, but it rose to 19,590th place by 2010, marking an increase of 20.36%. The actual number of individuals bearing this surname also saw a significant increase during this period, with the count going up from 952 in 2000 to 1377 in 2010, a rise of 44.64%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also grew by 34.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,598 | #19,590 | 20.36% |
| Count | 952 | 1,377 | 44.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.47 | 34.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pareja
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic community harbored the majority of individuals with the Pareja surname, with a slight increase of 0.80% from 76.37% in 2000 to 76.98% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races also saw increases of 23.85% and 31.90%, respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with this surname fell by 28.21%. Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives started showing up in the data only in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.37% | 76.98% | 0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.61% | 13.14% | 23.85% |
| White | 11.13% | 7.99% | -28.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.53% | 31.9% |
| Black | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |