Parmer

Parmer Meaning & Origin

About Parmer
The surname Parmer is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "parmentier," meaning a maker or seller of garments. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone involved in the trade of making or selling clothes. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Parmer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Parmer: 5,029
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,716
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.7

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Parmer 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 Parmer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRMR
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 R M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑrmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Parmer in Braille

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

The name Parmer in braille

How to sign the name Parmer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Parmer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Parmer in sign language

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