Explore the Family Name Parola
The meaning of Parola
Italian: 1. from parola ‘word, talk’, a nickname for a gossip or talkative person. 2. shortened form of Calabrian Bomparola, a compound name composed of the elements buona ‘good’ + parola ‘word’, applied as a nickname for an honorable, trustworthy person, or as a personal name. 3. from parol, which means ‘kettle’ in the dialect of Cremona, ‘bucket’ in that of Modena, and was probably used for someone whose work involved the manufacture or use of such containers, as for example a kitchen scullion. 4. possibly also a habitational name from Parola, a locality of Fidenza in Parma. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Primo.
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How common is the last name Parola in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Parola has seen a slight increase in its popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Parola was the 54,766th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had risen to the 52,482nd spot, showing a growth of 4.17%. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals with this surname grew from 352 to 395 during the same period, marking a 12.22% rise. However, the proportion of people named Parola per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #52,482 | 4.17% |
| Count | 352 | 395 | 12.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parola
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Parola identify as White, with a slight increase from 88.64% in 2000 to 88.86% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group is Hispanic, which saw a growth of 7.78% from 5.40% in 2000 to 5.82% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black also increased slightly from 1.42% to 1.52% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of people who reported being of two or more races decreased by 30.15%, falling from 3.98% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.64% | 88.86% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 5.82% | 7.78% |
| Two or More Races | 3.98% | 2.78% | -30.15% |
| Black | 1.42% | 1.52% | 7.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |