About Parmenter
The surname Parmenter is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "parmenter," which referred to a maker or seller of garments made from a rich fabric called "parma." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in the trade of luxury textiles or as a surname for someone who worked with or sold such fabrics. Over time, the name Parmenter became hereditary and passed down through generations.
The surname Parmenter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Parmenter 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 Parmenter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Parmenter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.