Explore the Family Name Parlapiano
The meaning of Parlapiano
Italian: nickname for someone with a soft voice or possibly a smooth talker, from parlare ‘to speak’ + piano ‘quietly, softly’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Clementina, Dino, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parlapiano in the United States?
According to data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Parlapiano has seen a modest rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,849 and rose to 55,619 by 2010, marking a 3.85% increase. The count of people with this surname also grew during this period; in 2000, there were 329 individuals with the surname, but by 2010, this number had increased to 369, representing a 12.16% change. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Parlapiano surname per 100k also saw an 8.33% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #55,619 | 3.85% |
| Count | 329 | 369 | 12.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parlapiano
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Parlapiano identify as White. In 2000, 95.74% identified as such, dropping slightly to 94.04% in 2010. A small percentage, 4.26% in 2000 and growing to 4.61% in 2010, identify as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races, during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 94.04% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 4.26% | 4.61% | 8.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |