Miguel Parra

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Miguel Parra — Spanish
183K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Miguel Parra is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Miguel is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Miguel (surname) Miguel (singer) (born 1985), Miguel Jontel Pimentel, American recording artist Miguel Bosé (born 1956), Spanish pop new wave musician and actor Miguel Calderón (born 1971), artist and writer Miguel Cancel (born 1968), former American singer Miguel Córcega (1929–2008), Mexican actor and director Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), Spanish author Miguel Delibes (1920–2010), Spanish novelist Miguel Ferrer (1955–2017), American actor Miguel Galván (1957–2008), Mexican actor Miguel Gómez (photographer) (born 1974), Colombian / American photographer. The surname Parra: Parra (Hebrew: גפן) is a Spanish, Portuguese, and also Jewish surname, meaning grapevine or trellis, for example, a pergola. It is taken from the word meaning latticework and the vines raised on it. In Hebrew context the surname is used for Jewish people whose ancestors were wine makers as "Parra" (גפן "Geffen") is the Hebrew word in Spanish for vitis. Among Sephardi Jews, the surname is a toponymic from the town of La Parra, Badajoz in Spain, where there was a large Jewish community before their expulsion from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon by the Alhambra Decree in 1492. Miguel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 183K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Miguel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Miguel

Spanish

Miguel (surname) Miguel (singer) (born 1985), Miguel Jontel Pimentel, American recording artist Miguel Bosé (born 1956), Spanish pop new wave musician and actor Miguel Calderón (born 1971), artist and writer Miguel Cancel (born 1968), former American singer Miguel Córcega (1929–2008), Mexican actor and director Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), Spanish author Miguel Delibes (1920–2010), Spanish novelist Miguel Ferrer (1955–2017), American actor Miguel Galván (1957–2008), Mexican actor Miguel Gómez (photographer) (born 1974), Colombian / American photographer.

Surname: Parra

Spanish

Parra (Hebrew: גפן) is a Spanish, Portuguese, and also Jewish surname, meaning grapevine or trellis, for example, a pergola. It is taken from the word meaning latticework and the vines raised on it. In Hebrew context the surname is used for Jewish people whose ancestors were wine makers as "Parra" (גפן "Geffen") is the Hebrew word in Spanish for vitis. Among Sephardi Jews, the surname is a toponymic from the town of La Parra, Badajoz in Spain, where there was a large Jewish community before their expulsion from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon by the Alhambra Decree in 1492.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Miguel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Miguel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Miguel Parra

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Miguel Parra:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Miguel?
The first name Miguel originates from Spanish. Miguel (surname) Miguel (singer) (born 1985), Miguel Jontel Pimentel, American recording artist Miguel Bosé (born 1956), Spanish pop new wave musician and actor Miguel Calderón (born 1971), artist and writer Miguel Cancel (born 1968), former American singer Miguel Córcega (1929–2008), Mexican actor and director Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), Spanish author Miguel Delibes (1920–2010), Spanish novelist Miguel Ferrer (1955–2017), American actor Miguel Galván (1957–2008), Mexican actor Miguel Gómez (photographer) (born 1974), Colombian / American photographer.
When was Miguel most popular?
The name Miguel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Parra?
The surname Parra originates from Spanish. Parra (Hebrew: גפן) is a Spanish, Portuguese, and also Jewish surname, meaning grapevine or trellis, for example, a pergola. It is taken from the word meaning latticework and the vines raised on it. In Hebrew context the surname is used for Jewish people whose ancestors were wine makers as "Parra" (גפן "Geffen") is the Hebrew word in Spanish for vitis. Among Sephardi Jews, the surname is a toponymic from the town of La Parra, Badajoz in Spain, where there was a large Jewish community before their expulsion from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon by the Alhambra Decree in 1492.
How common is the surname Parra?
The surname Parra is shared by approximately 37K people worldwide.
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