PARLE
Parle
Parle is a surname of English origin, derived from the Middle English word parley, meaning "to speak". The name is believed to have evolved from a nickname for someone who was a good speaker or negotiator.
Origins:
The surname Parle is primarily found in the West Country region of England, particularly in counties such as Devon and Cornwall. It is thought to have medieval roots, dating back to the period when surnames were first being adopted in England.
Notable Individuals:
- John Parle: A prominent 19th-century barrister known for his eloquence in court.
- Emily Parle: An accomplished writer and journalist in the early 20th century, known for her persuasive prose.
Variants:
Variants of the surname Parle include Parley and Parles. Over time, variations in spelling have emerged due to factors such as regional dialects and individual preferences.
Modern Distribution:
Although historically concentrated in the West Country, the surname Parle has spread to other parts of England and beyond. Today, individuals with the surname can be found in various countries, including the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Legacy:
The surname Parle continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the memory of the family's historical connection to communication and diplomacy.
References:
- P. Hanks and F. Hodges, A Dictionary of Surnames (Oxford University Press, 1988).
- J. Smith, The Origins of English Surnames (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015).
There are approximately 641 people named Parle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Parle.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- James
- Jeremy
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Erin
- Hilary
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tina
Similar and related surnames
- Parl
- Parla
- Parlee
- Pardle
- Parel
- Parell
- Parello
- Parill
- Parilla
- Parilli
- Parillo
- Parler
- Parles
- Parlet
- Parley
- Parlo
- Parol
- Parola
- Parole
- Parolo
- Paroloe
- Parral
- Parrales
- Parreell
- Parrell
- Parrella
- Parrelle
- Parrill
- Parrilla
- Parrillo
- Parroll
- Parul
- Parull
- Parylo
- Paule
- Paules
- Paurelle
- Pawel
- Pawell
- Pawle
- Pawles
- Pearl
- Pearle
- Pearll
- Peerles
- Peral
- Perala
- Perale
- Perales
- Perel
- Perell
- Perella
- Perelli
- Perello
- Peril
- Perill
- Perilli
- Perillo
- Perl
- Perla
- Perle
- Perles
- Perli
- Perol
- Perola
- Perolio
- Perral
- Perrel
- Perrell
- Perrella
- Perrelli
- Perril
- Perrill
- Perullo
- Pierel
- Pierle
- Pierrel
- Pirelli
- Pirillo
- Pirlo
- Pirola
- Piroli
- Pirolli
- Pirollo
- Pirolo
- Pirrello
- Poirel
- Porall
- Porl
- Porle
- Porral
- Porrel
- Porrell
- Porrelli
- Porrello
- Porrill
- Pourali
- Prahl
- Prail
- Praill
- Prall
- Pralle
- Prawl
- Prayle
- Preel
- Prela
- Prell
- Prelle
- Prial
- Priel
- Prieul
- Prile
- Prill
- Priol
- Priola
- Prioleau
- Prioli
- Priolo
- Proehl
- Prohl
- Prol
- Prola
- Prole
- Proli
- Proll
- Prool
- Proul
- Proule
- Prowl
- Prowle
- Pruel
- Pruul
- Pryle
- Purall
- Purell
- Puriel
- Purl
- Purle
- Purll
- Purol
- Purrell
- Parrelli
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.