PARROTT
Parrott
Parrott is a surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old French word "perrot," meaning "little Peter." The surname is believed to have originally been a nickname for a person with characteristics similar to the biblical figure St. Peter.
History
The Parrott surname is first recorded in England in the early 13th century. The name has since spread to various English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable People
1. Henry Parrott (1806–1879)
Henry Parrott was a British inventor and engineer known for his contributions to the advancement of steam technology in the 19th century.
2. Mary Parrott (1910–1995)
Mary Parrott was a renowned British artist known for her landscape paintings that captured the natural beauty of the English countryside.
Variants
Variants of the surname Parrott include Parrot, Perrott, and Perot.
Trivia
Did you know? The Parrott family crest features a shield with three red parrots on a white background, symbolising loyalty and intelligence.
References
- Hanks, P., Hodges, F., & Mills, A. D. (2002). "A Dictionary of Surnames." Oxford University Press.
The surname Parrott holds a rich history within the British Isles and continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Parrott family.
There are approximately 5,394 people named Parrott in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,756th most common surname in Britain. Around 83 in a million people in Britain are named Parrott.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Stephanie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Parrett
- Parratt
- Perret
- Perrett
- Porrett
- Perot
- Perrot
- Perrott
- Parritt
- Parot
- Parret
- Parott
- Parrot
- Parrotta
- Parrotte
- Parriot
- Parriott
- Parrote
- Parroth
- Parrotts
- Perott
- Perotta
- Perotte
- Perotti
- Perotto
- Perriott
- Perrote
- Perroth
- Perrotta
- Perrotte
- Perrotti
- Peyrot
- Pierotte
- Pierotti
- Pierrot
- Pirotta
- Pirotte
- Pirrotta
- Porrott
- Purrott
- Partt
- Perratt
- Perrault
- Perreault
- Perriot
- Perrit
- Perritt
- Piroth
- Peart
- Perdue
- Porritt
- Port
- Pride
- Purt
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.