Parisot
An occupational surname derived from the French word "parisien", referring to someone from Paris.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 343 Americans carry the last name Parisot. That puts it at #65,593 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 999,284 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Parisot surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
343
1 in 999,284
Census rank
#65,593
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
302
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 302 bearers of the surname Parisot in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 65593rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Parisot, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Parisot
The surname Parisot has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "paroisse," meaning parish or a small administrative district within a larger area. This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived in or was associated with a particular parish.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parisot can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname were already present in parts of England shortly after the Norman Conquest.
During the Middle Ages, the Parisot family held lands and properties in various regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Auvergne and Burgundy. Records from the 12th and 13th centuries mention notable individuals such as Pierre Parisot, a knight who fought in the Crusades, and Renaud Parisot, a influential nobleman and landowner in the Auvergne region.
In the late 13th century, a branch of the Parisot family settled in the town of Beauvais, located in the northern region of France. This town was once known as "Bello Videre" in Latin, meaning "beautiful to see." It is possible that some members of the Parisot family adopted variations of this place name, leading to spellings like "Parisot de Beauvais" or "de Bellovidere."
Throughout the centuries, the Parisot name has been associated with various historical figures. One notable example is Jean Parisot de Valette (1494-1568), a French nobleman and 49th Grand Master of the Order of Malta. He played a crucial role in defending the island of Malta against the Ottoman Empire during the Great Siege of 1565.
Another prominent individual was Jean-Baptiste Parisot (1698-1769), a French painter and engraver known for his religious and mythological works. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout France.
In the 19th century, Étienne Parisot (1801-1868) gained recognition as a French painter and lithographer, known for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited at the Paris Salon and can be found in collections across Europe.
The surname Parisot has also been carried by individuals from other fields, such as François Parisot (1590-1651), a French mathematician and astronomer, and Antoine Parisot (1654-1714), a French theologian and author.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parisot
Among Census respondents with the surname Parisot, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Parisot bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Parisot surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7%
- Hispanic or Latino3.0%
- Two or more races2.6%
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Parisot surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,593 | #65,593 | 0.0% |
| Count | 302 | 302 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Parisot bearers went from 302 to 302 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #65,593 to #65,593.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Parisot
FAQ
Parisot surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Parisot?
The surname Parisot holds position #65,593 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 343 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Parisot surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Parisot, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.