TheNameDBParish
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name, referring to someone from a parish or a parish official.
Etymology
From Middle English 'parishe,' derived from Old French 'paroisse,' referring to an ecclesiastical district or parish. The name may indicate origin from a specific parish or an official role within a parish.
About the Parish Surname
An English topographic surname referring to a parish or parish-related role. The name reflects medieval English ecclesiastical administrative structures.
Distribution
Found throughout England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation