Explore the Family Name Parilla
The meaning of Parilla
Spanish: variant of Parrilla. This surname is most common in the Philippines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Parilla has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 46,331 in 2000, it rose to 42,378 in 2010, marking an 8.53% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 433 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, showing an 18.24% increase. The relative frequency of the surname per 100,000 people marginally increased from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, which represents a 6.25% increment.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #42,378 | 8.53% |
| Count | 433 | 512 | 18.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parilla
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Parilla, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the most significant proportion was White at 47.58%, followed by Asian/Pacific Islander at 25.64%, and Hispanic at 24.02%. By 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a substantial rise to 33.59%, an impressive 31.01% change. In contrast, the White category declined to 37.70%, a decrease of 20.77%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group experienced a slight increase to 25.20%. Interestingly, the category of Two or More Races emerged in 2010 with 1.76%. However, there was no representation for American Indian/Alaskan Native and Black in 2010, with the latter having a small percentage of 1.85% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.58% | 37.7% | -20.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 25.64% | 33.59% | 31.01% |
| Hispanic | 24.02% | 25.2% | 4.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Black | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |