Explore the Family Name Parrales
The meaning of Parrales
Spanish: plural form of Parral.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parrales in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Parrales has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,298 in popularity among all surnames, with 795 individuals carrying the name, equating to a proportion of 0.29 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 24,762, showing a 12.5% increase in its standing. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew by 26.54% to reach 1,006, making its proportion per 100,000 people rise to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,298 | #24,762 | 12.5% |
| Count | 795 | 1,006 | 26.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.34 | 17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parrales
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the surname Parrales, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an interesting shift over the same decade. In the year 2000, 91.19% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, followed by 6.67% identifying as White, and 1.13% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. A small fraction (0.63%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, by 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose to 95.13%, while the proportion of Whites dropped significantly to 3.58%. The percentage of those identifying as Black appeared for the first time at 0.60%, while the numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed or reduced to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.19% | 95.13% | 4.32% |
| White | 6.67% | 3.58% | -46.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |