PARRISH
Parrish
The surname "Parrish" is of English origin and has roots in the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "paroche," which means "parish." The name was typically either a topographic name for someone who lived near the parish church or a habitational name for someone who hailed from a place called Parrish or Parish.
The earliest recorded instances of the Parrish surname date back to the 13th century in England. Variations of the name include Parish, Parys, Parriss, and others.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Parrish have spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and other English-speaking countries. Notable bearers of the surname include mathematician Larry G. Parrish, actress Katherine Parrish, and composer Spencer Parrish.
The Parrish surname has also been featured in various works of literature and popular culture. Its historical significance and widespread distribution make it a recognisable and enduring part of British and English-speaking society.
There are approximately 3,852 people named Parrish in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,425th most common surname in Britain. Around 59 in a million people in Britain are named Parrish.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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