Explore the Family Name Parella
The meaning of Parella
1. Catalan: variant of Perella. 2. Catalan: apparently also a topographic name, from pareja ‘pair’, as a medieval land measurement denoting the area of land that could be plowed by a pair of oxen in one day. 3. Italian: habitational name from Parella in Torino province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gaetano, Armando, Carmine, Gilberto, Mario, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Parella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Parella has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Parella ranked 52,827th and by 2010 it had moved to 53,802nd place, marking a drop of 1.85%. Yet, despite this decrease in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Parella increased from 368 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, indicating a 4.35% increase. Simultaneously, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly from 0.14 to 0.13, a 7.14% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #53,802 | -1.85% |
| Count | 368 | 384 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parella
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Parella through the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see that it is primarily associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 93.75% of people with this surname identified as White, but by 2010 this percentage had dropped slightly to 90.36%, marking a change of -3.62%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.9% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, marking a significant change of 50.53%. The percentage of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity also saw an increase, rising from 2.99% in 2000 to 5.47% in 2010, a substantial 82.94% change. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 90.36% | -3.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 5.47% | 82.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.86% | 50.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |