PARROT
Parrot
Parrot is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to medieval times. It is derived from the Middle English word "parot" or "perrot," meaning "young sparrow" or "pierre," which is the Old French form of Peter.
The surname Parrot is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who bore a resemblance to a parrot or who had the characteristics of the bird, such as bright plumage or a melodious voice. Another possibility is that it was an affectionate term of endearment given to a lively or talkative person.
The Parrot family name has been found throughout various regions in England, with notable concentrations in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cornwall. Over the centuries, branches of the Parrot family have spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and abroad, particularly to former British colonies.
Famous bearers of the surname Parrot include historical figures such as Thomas Parrot, an English composer and musician in the 16th century, and contemporary individuals like Mark Parrott, a prominent British business executive.
The coat of arms associated with the Parrot surname typically features symbols such as heraldic parrots, wings, and colours like gold and blue. These elements signify traits like courage, loyalty, and purity, reflecting the values associated with the Parrot family name.
Today, the surname Parrot continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the heritage and legacy of the individuals who have borne this distinctive name throughout British history.
There are approximately 87 people named Parrot in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Parrot.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christophe
- Christopher
- Richard
- Roger
- Stuart
Female
- Deborah
- Fiona
- Nikki
- Polly
- Stephane
Similar and related surnames
- Parode
- Parot
- Parott
- Parret
- Parriot
- Parriott
- Parritt
- Parro
- Parrote
- Parroth
- Parrott
- Parrotta
- Parrotte
- Parrotts
- Peart
- Perdue
- Perot
- Perott
- Perotta
- Perotte
- Perotti
- Perotto
- Perratt
- Perrault
- Perreault
- Perrett
- Perriot
- Perrit
- Perritt
- Perrot
- Perrote
- Perroth
- Perrott
- Perrotta
- Perrotte
- Perrotti
- Peyrot
- Pieroth
- Pierotte
- Pierotti
- Pierrot
- Piroth
- Pirotta
- Pirotte
- Pirrotta
- Porrett
- Porritt
- Porrott
- Port
- Pride
- Purrott
- Purt
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.