Explore the Family Name Parungao
The meaning of Parungao
Filipino: derivative of a Hispanicized form of Tagalog dungaw ‘to take a look, to look out from a window’; probably an occupational name for a person stationed to keep watch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parungao in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Parungao saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 70,273rd place and by 2010, it had risen to the 54,752nd spot, marking an improvement of 22.09%. During this period, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 260 to 376, a notable increase of 44.62%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people shifted from 0.1 to 0.13, indicating a 30% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #54,752 | 22.09% |
| Count | 260 | 376 | 44.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parungao
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Parungao also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage dropped slightly from 92.69% in 2000 to 90.43% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 3.85% to 1.33%, a change of -65.45%. Interestingly, previously unrecorded categories in 2000, like White and Hispanic, emerged in 2010, with 2.93% and 5.32% respectively. The categories Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were still unrepresented in the latest census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.69% | 90.43% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.32% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.85% | 1.33% | -65.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |