PARSON
Parson
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːs(ə)n/
The surname Parson is derived from the Middle English word "persoun," ultimately originating from the Old French term "persone," meaning a parson or clergyman. The name was originally an occupational surname given to a person who worked as a parson, a priest in charge of a parish church.
During medieval times in England, the role of the parson was vital in the local community, as they were responsible for the spiritual well-being of the parishioners. As a result, the surname Parson became associated with individuals who held ecclesiastical positions within the Church of England.
The surname Parson is found predominantly in England, particularly in regions where the Church of England has a strong historical presence. Variants of the name include Parsons, Pearsons, and Paterson, reflecting the phonetic variations that have arisen over time.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Parson can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name carries a rich history of religious significance and a connection to the Anglican church.
Notable individuals with the surname Parson have made contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, and the clergy. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the legacy of those who bore the name in the past.
There are approximately 738 people named Parson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,324th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Parson.
Surname type: Status name
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
- Anthony
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Timothy
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Geraldine
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanne
- Linda
- Lisa
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nina
- Sarah
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
- Paerson
- Parison
- Parisson
- Parkeson
- Parkson
- Paron
- Parrison
- Parsan
- Parsen
- Parsens
- Parsison
- Parsisson
- Parsno
- Parsom
- Parsons
- Parsonson
- Parsson
- Parssons
- Parston
- Pauson
- Pausons
- Pawson
- Pawsons
- Pearison
- Pearsen
- Pearso
- Pearsom
- Pearson
- Pearsons
- Pearsson
- Peerson
- Pehrson
- Pehrsson
- Peirson
- Perason
- Peresson
- Perison
- Perrison
- Perrson
- Persen
- Persion
- Person
- Persons
- Persson
- Peurson
- Piarson
- Pierson
- Piersons
- Pirieson
- Pirson
- Poirson
- Porison
- Porson
- Prason
- Preson
- Presson
- Pursen
- Purson
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.