Find out how popular the last name Parrie is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Parrie.

Parrie, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Parrie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parrie in America

Parrie is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parrie surname appeared 310 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Parrie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parrie to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Parrie

The surname PARRIE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "parri," meaning an enclosed space or enclosure. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near or worked in an enclosed area, such as a park or garden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PARRIE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. The name is listed as "Pari" in these rolls, indicating that the spelling has evolved over time.

During the 14th century, the PARRIE name appeared in various historical documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 and the Poll Tax Returns of 1379. These records provide valuable insights into the distribution of the name across different regions of England.

In the 15th century, the PARRIE surname was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was John PARRIE, a merchant from Bristol, who was recorded in the city's guild records in 1487. Another prominent figure was William PARRIE, a landowner from Oxfordshire, whose name appears in the Feet of Fines records from 1498.

The 16th century saw the PARRIE name spread further across England. In 1587, a document called the Muster of the Inhabitants in Norwich listed a Thomas PARRIE, indicating the presence of the surname in the eastern part of the country. Additionally, the Parish Registers of Gloucestershire from 1598 mention a marriage between a Richard PARRIE and Elizabeth Wilkins.

During the 17th century, the PARRIE surname was found in various parts of England, including London, where a John PARRIE was recorded as a merchant in the City of London Apprenticeship Records in 1632. Another notable individual from this period was Sir Robert PARRIE, a member of Parliament for the constituency of Hertfordshire in 1661.

As for place names associated with the PARRIE surname, there is a village called Parry in Shropshire, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in that region. Additionally, the name PARRIE has been linked to the town of Parry Sound in Ontario, Canada, which was named after William Parry, an English explorer from the early 19th century.

Throughout history, the PARRIE surname has been borne by various individuals across different walks of life, including merchants, landowners, politicians, and explorers. While the origins of the name can be traced back to medieval England, it has since spread and evolved, reflecting the diverse histories and experiences of those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parrie

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Parrie.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Parrie was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Parrie has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Parrie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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