Pam Parra

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Pam Parra — English
71K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Pam Parra is a name that combines English origins. The first name Pam is a feminine given name of English origin. Pam is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Pamela. Pam Arciero (born 1954), American puppeteer Pam Ayres (born 1947), British poet, comedian, songwriter and presenter Pam Barnes (television producer), Australian television producer Pamela "Pam" Bondi (born 1965), American attorney and politician, Attorney General of Florida Pamela "Pam" Bowers (born 1949), American college basketball head coach Pam Brady (born 1969), American writer and television producer Pam Buckway (born 1949), Canadian politician Pam Burridge (born 1965), Australian surfer Pamela "Pam" Cameron (b. 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. Pam is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 71K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Pam reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Pam

English

Pam is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Pamela. Pam Arciero (born 1954), American puppeteer Pam Ayres (born 1947), British poet, comedian, songwriter and presenter Pam Barnes (television producer), Australian television producer Pamela "Pam" Bondi (born 1965), American attorney and politician, Attorney General of Florida Pamela "Pam" Bowers (born 1949), American college basketball head coach Pam Brady (born 1969), American writer and television producer Pam Buckway (born 1949), Canadian politician Pam Burridge (born 1965), Australian surfer Pamela "Pam" Cameron (b.

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 Pam is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Pam 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 Pam Parra:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Pam?
The first name Pam originates from English. Pam is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Pamela. Pam Arciero (born 1954), American puppeteer Pam Ayres (born 1947), British poet, comedian, songwriter and presenter Pam Barnes (television producer), Australian television producer Pamela "Pam" Bondi (born 1965), American attorney and politician, Attorney General of Florida Pamela "Pam" Bowers (born 1949), American college basketball head coach Pam Brady (born 1969), American writer and television producer Pam Buckway (born 1949), Canadian politician Pam Burridge (born 1965), Australian surfer Pamela "Pam" Cameron (b.
When was Pam most popular?
The name Pam 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.
What are the origins of the name Pam Parra?
The name Pam Parra combines two different traditions: the first name Pam has English roots, while the surname Parra originates from Spanish.
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