Parmelee

Parmelee Meaning & Origin

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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πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Parmelee is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Parmelee: 2,088
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,332
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRML
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P065040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 R M IH0 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ‘rmΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Parmelee in Braille

Here's how to represent Parmelee in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Parmelee in braille

How to sign the name Parmelee using Sign Language

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.

The name Parmelee in sign language

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