Explore the Family Name Parody
The meaning of Parody
Spanish: apparently an altered form of Italian Parodi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parody in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Parody' has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862nd most popular surname and increased to 63,698th by 2010, a change of approximately 3.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 281 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, representing an increase of 11.39%. The proportion of people with the 'Parody' surname per 100,000 U.S. residents also increased by 10.0% from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #63,698 | 3.29% |
| Count | 281 | 313 | 11.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parody
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White presence within the 'Parody' surname population. In 2000, Whites represented 90.04% of all 'Parody' surnames, but this share decreased slightly by 3.13% to 87.22% in 2010. Conversely, the Hispanic representation within the 'Parody' population saw a significant increase of 38.41%, rising from 8.54% in 2000 to 11.82% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the 'Parody' surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.04% | 87.22% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 8.54% | 11.82% | 38.41% |
| 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% |