Explore the Family Name Parreno
The meaning of Parreno
Spanish (Parreño): derivative of parra ‘vine bower, trellis’ or ‘vine’, either a nickname related to Parrado, or a habitational name for someone from a place called (La) Parra.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parreno in the United States?
The surname Parreno, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 59,611 and fell slightly to 63,524 by 2010, marking a 6.56% drop. The actual count of people with the Parreno surname also decreased during this time, marginally dropping from 317 in 2000 to 314 in 2010. This represents a 0.95% decrease overall. Similarly, the proportion per 100k population also dipped from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #63,524 | -6.56% |
| Count | 317 | 314 | -0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parreno
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the highest percentage of individuals with the Parreno surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. In 2000, 58.36% identified as Hispanic and 36.28% as Asian/Pacific Islander. By 2010, there was a shift, with 53.82% identifying as Hispanic — a 7.78% decrease — and 41.72% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, indicating a 14.99% increase. Additionally, there was a minor increase of 0.63% in those identifying as two or more races, reaching 1.59% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 3.79% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010, marking a 24.27% decrease. There were no reported changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.36% | 53.82% | -7.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 36.28% | 41.72% | 14.99% |
| White | 3.79% | 2.87% | -24.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.59% | 0.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |