TheNameDBParlor
OccupationalMeaning
One who works in or manages a parlor or reception room.
Etymology
Derived from Old French 'parler' (to speak) via Middle English 'parlour' (a room for conversation or business). The surname likely referred to someone employed in a noble household managing such spaces.
About the Parlor Surname
Parlor is an uncommon occupational surname reflecting medieval household management roles. The name has largely faded from common usage.
Distribution
Rare, found primarily in English-speaking countries with scattered occurrences.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers.