Paraschiv

Paraschiv is a unique British surname with roots in Eastern Europe. It is believed to have originated from Romania, with influences from the Romanian Orthodox Church. The name Paraschiv is derived from the Romanian given name Paraschiva, representing the feast day of Saint Paraskeva, a revered saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Individuals bearing the surname Paraschiv may have ancestral ties to Romania or neighbouring countries where the Orthodox faith is prevalent. Migration patterns and historical events such as political changes and economic opportunities may have led to the dispersal of families with the surname Paraschiv to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom, the surname Paraschiv may be relatively rare compared to more common British surnames. Families with the surname Paraschiv likely have retained elements of their Romanian or Eastern European cultural heritage, which may be reflected in traditions, language, and cuisine.

Researching the genealogy and history of the Paraschiv surname can offer valuable insights into the movement of people, cultural exchanges, and migration patterns that have contributed to the diversity of surnames in the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 45 people named Paraschiv in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Paraschiv.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alin
  • Bogdan
  • Ciprian
  • Cristian
  • Dumitru
  • Florin
  • Gabriel
  • George
  • Ion
  • Marius

Female

  • Andreea
  • Camelia
  • Elena
  • Gabriela
  • Marian
  • Mariana
  • Mihaela
  • Mirela
  • Monica
  • Raluca

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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