Explore the Family Name Paris
The meaning of Paris
1. French and English (via Norman French): from the Old French personal name Paris, a variant of Patrice, Patris (from Latin Patricius, from patricius ‘patrician, nobleman’; see Patrick), which became associated with the name of the Trojan prince Paris in Homer’s Iliad (see Parise 1). Compare Parris. 2. English: habitational name from the city of Paris in France. The placename is taken from the name of a Celtic people, the Parisii, who settled on the banks of the River Seine in pre-Roman times. 3. Catalan (París): from a shortened form of the personal name Aparici (see Aparicio). 4. Hungarian (Páris): from the personal name Páris or Párizs (see Parise 1). 5. German: nickname for someone who had been in Paris or had trade relations with the city. 6. Italian: variant of Parise. History: François Paris from Cherbourg in Manche, France, married Marie Rabouin in Quebec City, QC, in 1681.
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How common is the last name Paris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paris experienced minor fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 1970th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 2033rd position, marking a decrease of 3.2%. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname Paris increased from 16,813 to 17,707 during the same period, showing a growth of 5.32%. The proportion of the surname Paris per 100k people also saw a slight dip of 3.69%, moving from 6.23 in 2000 to 6.0 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,970 | #2,033 | -3.2% |
| Count | 16,813 | 17,707 | 5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 6.23 | 6 | -3.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paris
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Paris also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 79.49% to 75.24%, a change of -5.35%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname rose significantly by 40.24%, going from 5.94% to 8.33%. There were also increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.21% to 1.65%), Black (10.96% to 12.01%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.50% to 0.55%). The group identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, moving from 1.90% to 2.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.49% | 75.24% | -5.35% |
| Black | 10.96% | 12.01% | 9.58% |
| Hispanic | 5.94% | 8.33% | 40.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.23% | 17.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 1.65% | 36.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.55% | 10% |
Paris ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Paris is British & Irish, which comprises 37.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.2%) and Italian (9.3%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, Scandinavian, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 37.7% |
| French & German | 20.2% |
| Italian | 9.3% |
| Other | 32.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Paris
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Paris have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 68.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 68.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 68.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 68.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 67.80% |
What Paris haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Paris is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-CTS1313 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with Sub-Saharan African and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Miller, Albert, Bernard, Braun, Simon, Brown, Martin, Costa, Scott, David.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Paris surname are: H1, H3, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Paris have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Paris" Surname 47.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Paris" Surname 32.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Paris" Surname 23.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Paris" Surname 16.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Paris?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Paris are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition