PARSLEY
Parsley
Parsley is an English surname of Old French origin. The surname is believed to have derived from the medieval personal name "Piers", a pet form of the name Peter, combined with the Old French word "ley", meaning meadow or clearing.
The Parsley surname is recorded in English documents dating back to the 13th century. Variations of the surname include Persley, Pursley, and Pearsley.
Notable individuals with the surname Parsley include John Parsley, a British artist known for his landscapes, and Sarah Parsley, a renowned British pastry chef.
The Parsley family crest features a green meadow with a depiction of parsley leaves, symbolising growth and abundance. The motto "Virescit Vulnere Virtus", which translates to "Courage grows strong at a wound", emphasises resilience and bravery.
Today, the Parsley surname is found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting a diverse legacy rooted in history and tradition.
There are approximately 1,066 people named Parsley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,024th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Parsley.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- David
- Edward
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Caroline
- Deborah
- Helen
- Jade
- Louise
- Margaret
- Pauline
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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