Pasillas
A surname of Spanish-language origin, likely built from a diminutive or plural form of a word for a small field or pasture.
The #7,876 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 73,493 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Pasillas is a Spanish-language surname, most likely formed from a diminutive or pluralized place-name or topographic word. It is commonly connected with Spanish pasillo/pasilla-type forms, referring to a small passage, little lane, or minor tract of land; in surname use, such names often began as identifiers for someone living by a small path, field, or similar feature. Because the name is relatively uncommon and not well documented in the standard English-language surname dictionaries, its exact local source is not certain.
History
The surname is found in Spanish-speaking regions and later in the United States, especially among families of Hispanic origin. As with many Hispanic surnames, its modern distribution likely reflects migration from Spanish-speaking communities rather than a single famous bearer. The name may also reflect a local toponymic origin that was preserved as families moved.
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Fun fact
In Spanish, -illas is a common diminutive ending, so names like Pasillas often preserve a very local, place-based meaning that has long since faded from everyday use.