Explore the Family Name Parris
The meaning of Parris
1. English: variant of Paris. 2. French: rare variant of Paris and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. History: Samuel Parris, of Salem witchcraft fame, was a clergyman born in London and came to Boston, MA, in or before 1674. He had five children from two marriages and lived out his years in Sudbury, MA. — This surname (see 2 above) is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Parris in the United States?
The surname Parris, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, displays a slight fluctuation in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Parris ranked as the 2764th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had shifted slightly to the 2839th position representing a decrease of 2.71%. Despite this small drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Parris surname increased by 6.12% from 11,977 in 2000 to 12,710 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also noted a marginal decrease from 4.44 in 2000 to 4.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,764 | #2,839 | -2.71% |
| Count | 11,977 | 12,710 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.44 | 4.31 | -2.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parris
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes within the Parris surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The largest growth was seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which rose by 63.64%, followed by Hispanic ethnicity at 47.60% and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 22.12%. Those claiming two or more races also increased by 26.82%. However, there was a minor decrease within those who identify as White, dropping by 5.08% but still maintaining the majority at 66.00% in 2010. The Black ethnic group saw a modest increase of 5.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.53% | 66% | -5.08% |
| Black | 24.19% | 25.41% | 5.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 4% | 47.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 2.79% | 26.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 1.27% | 22.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.54% | 63.64% |
Parris 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 Parris is British & Irish, which comprises 49.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.0%) and Nigerian (6.0%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Scandinavian, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 49.5% |
| French & German | 20.0% |
| Nigerian | 6.0% |
| Other | 24.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Parris
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 Parris have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 78.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 78.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 77.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 77.70% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 77.70% |
What Parris 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 Parris 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 R-CTS241 and E-P252, which are predominantly found among people with European and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Gaines, Wynn, Chamberlain, Sexton, Grimm, O'Neal, Ashby, Armstrong, Plummer, Gary.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Parris surname are: H1, H, V. 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 Parris 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.
"Parris" Surname 39.5%
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.
"Parris" Surname 24.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Parris" Surname 29.4%
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.
"Parris" Surname 21.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Parris?
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 Parris are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition