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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The surname Parris is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Parris in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.