About Parmelee
The surname Parmelee is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "parmele," meaning "small shield." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name for someone who made or used small shields. The name may have also been given to someone who had a small shield as a heraldic device on their coat of arms. Over time, the surname Parmelee has evolved and spread to different parts of the world through migration and immigration.
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The surname Parmelee is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Parmelee based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Parmelee is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Parmelee in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Parmelee using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.