Explore the Family Name Parron
The meaning of Parron
1. Altered form of French Parent 1, via the intermediate form Parant. 2. Spanish (Parrón): nickname or topographic name from parrón ‘vine bower, trellis’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Parron has seen a decline in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 63,632nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 79,846th place, marking a decrease of 25.48%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 293 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, an 18.77% reduction. The proportion of people named Parron per 100,000 residents also dropped by 27.27% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #79,846 | -25.48% |
| Count | 293 | 238 | -18.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parron
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Parron also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage identifying as White remained relatively stable at around 59.7%, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 17.06% to 19.75%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as Black fell from 20.82% to 17.23%. Meanwhile, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year, and the proportion identifying as two or more races disappeared completely by 2010, after being reported at 2.39% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.73% | 59.66% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 17.06% | 19.75% | 15.77% |
| Black | 20.82% | 17.23% | -17.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |