About Parchment
The surname Parchment is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "parchemin," meaning parchment. It is an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a parchment maker or seller. Parchment was a valuable material used for writing and documents in medieval times, and those involved in its production or trade adopted the surname Parchment.
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The surname Parchment is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Parchment based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Parchment in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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