Parris

Parris Meaning & Origin

About Parris
The surname Parris is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "paris," meaning "purse" or "money bag," and could have been a nickname for a moneylender or a wealthy individual. Another possible origin is from the Old English word "paris," meaning "church official" or "parish priest," suggesting that the name could have been an occupational surname for someone involved in the church. Additionally, Parris could also be a variant spelling of the surname Paris, which is derived from the capital city of France.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Parris: 12,710
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,839
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 R IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Parris in Braille

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

The name Parris in braille

How to sign the name Parris using Sign Language

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

The name Parris in sign language

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