PARRIS
Parris
Parris is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old French personal name Paris, itself derived from the Roman family name Parisi. The name has long been established in Britain, particularly in the southern counties of England.
Origins
The surname Parris is believed to have originated in the medieval period, with recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to have been brought to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Paris may have been used as a nickname for someone who had visited the French capital or as an occupational name for someone who had associations with the city.
Distribution
The Parris surname is primarily found in southern England, with higher concentrations in counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire. Over time, families bearing the surname have spread out across the country and can now be found in various parts of the United Kingdom.
Notable Individuals
- Matthew Parris: A well-known British political writer and broadcaster.
- Giles Parris: An influential figure in the field of British architecture.
Variations
Variants of the surname Parris include Parriss, Pariss, and Parrys. These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and its adaptation to different regional dialects.
Coat of Arms
The Parris family crest features elements such as a shield, helmet, and motto, each carrying symbolic significance and representing the family's heritage and values.
In modern times, the Parris surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its historical connection to England and contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 2,829 people named Parris in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,159th most common surname in Britain. Around 43 in a million people in Britain are named Parris.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Paris
- Pari
- Pares
- Paras
- Parias
- Pairs
- Parri
- Pairce
- Pairy
- Paraiso
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- Parazo
- Parce
- Parci
- Pareas
- Paress
- Parez
- Paria
- Parice
- Parie
- Paries
- Parik
- Parisa
- Parise
- Pariseau
- Parish
- Parisi
- Parisio
- Pariso
- Pariss
- Parisse
- Parissi
- Parist
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- Paroz
- Parr
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- Parres
- Parrey
- Parrick
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- Parrin
- Parrine
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- Parrish
- Parriss
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- Parritt
- Parrows
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- Parry
- Parrys
- Pars
- Parsa
- Parsaei
- Parse
- Parsi
- Parus
- Pary
- Parys
- Peairce
- Peairs
- Pearce
- Peares
- Pearie
- Pearis
- Pearry
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- Pearse
- Pearso
- Peerce
- Peeris
- Peers
- Peiarce
- Peirce
- Peires
- Peiris
- Peirs
- Peirse
- Peorce
- Peras
- Perasso
- Peraza
- Perazzo
- Perce
- Perceau
- Perci
- Percie
- Peres
- Peress
- Perez
- Peri
- Perice
- Peries
- Peris
- Perisa
- Perisi
- Periss
- Perisse
- Peros
- Perosa
- Perossi
- Peroz
- Perozzi
- Perras
- Perres
- Perress
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- Perrigs
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- Perrish
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- Perrozzi
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- Perruzza
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- Pers
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- Perse
- Persee
- Persi
- Persia
- Persse
- Persue
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- Peruzi
- Peruzzi
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- Perz
- Perzia
- Peurse
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- Piearce
- Piears
- Pierazzo
- Pierce
- Pieres
- Pieris
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- Piersa
- Pierse
- Pierz
- Pirace
- Piras
- Pirce
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- Pirez
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- Piriz
- Piros
- Piroso
- Pirouz
- Pirouzi
- Pirozzi
- Pirri
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- Pirse
- Pirus
- Poores
- Poors
- Poras
- Poraz
- Poris
- Poros
- Porosa
- Porras
- Porres
- Porris
- Pors
- Porsi
- Porzio
- Pouris
- Pouros
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- Poyraz
- Prace
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- Praise
- Prasai
- Prass
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- Preice
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- Presa
- Press
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- Presseau
- Presz
- Preus
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- Preusse
- Prez
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- Prezeau
- Price
- Priece
- Priehs
- Pries
- Priese
- Priess
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- Prize
- Prizio
- Prizzi
- Proce
- Proios
- Proos
- Prose
- Pross
- Prosse
- Prouce
- Prous
- Prouse
- Prows
- Prowse
- Pruce
- Pruess
- Pruhs
- Pruice
- Pruis
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- Prusa
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- Pruss
- Pryce
- Prys
- Pryse
- Puras
- Purce
- Pures
- Purez
- Puri
- Purice
- Puries
- Puris
- Purois
- Purres
- Purrie
- Purris
- Purs
- Purse
- Purss
- Puruis
- Purus
- Pyrce
- Pyros
- Pyrs
- Pirie
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