Explore the Family Name Parenti
The meaning of Parenti
Italian (mainly Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany): patronymic or plural form of Parente. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Dante, Elio, Olindo, Pasquale, Vito, Alfonse, Antonella, Dino, Gino, Giulio.
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How common is the last name Parenti in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Parenti has seen a slight drop in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Parenti was ranked as the 16010th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 16720th position, marking a decline of 4.43%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1665 in 2000 to 1711 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.76%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people bearing the Parenti surname per 100,000 population decreased by 6.45% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,010 | #16,720 | -4.43% |
| Count | 1,665 | 1,711 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.58 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parenti
The ethnic identity associated with the Parenti surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.64% in 2000 and 94.16% in 2010. This indicates a 2.57% decrease over the decade. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity among those with this surname across the two census years. However, there were significant increases in some minority groups. Those identifying as Two or more races rose from 0.30% to 0.94%, an increase of 213.33%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Parenti surname also increased from 2.46% to 3.39%, a rise of 37.80%. Lastly, those identifying as Black jumped from 0.30% to 0.82%, marking a 173.33% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 94.16% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 3.39% | 37.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% | 0.94% | 213.33% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.82% | 173.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |