Explore the Family Name Parrow
The meaning of Parrow
Americanized form of French Perrault.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Parrow has shown growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,942 amongst all surnames but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 36,154, marking a 7.16% increase. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a rise from 533 in 2000 to 620 in 2010, indicating a 16.32% hike. Consequently, the proportion of the Parrow surname per 100,000 people increased by 5.0% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #36,154 | 7.16% |
| Count | 533 | 620 | 16.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parrow
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Parrow also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, although this group saw a small decrease of 2.86%, moving from 85.18% in 2000 to 82.74% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the next largest group, increasing from 10.88% in 2000 to 11.61% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals with the Parrow surname identifying as Hispanic was not recorded in 2000, but appeared at 1.77% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw significant growth, jumping from 2.25% to 3.23%. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.18% | 82.74% | -2.86% |
| Black | 10.88% | 11.61% | 6.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 3.23% | 43.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |