Explore the Family Name Parrott
The meaning of Parrott
1. English: from a short form of the Middle English personal name Peres, Peris (from Old French Pierre; see Pearce) + the diminutive suffixes -et, -ot. 2. English: habitational name from North Perrott in Somerset or South Perrott in Dorset (both named from the river Parret on which they stand, the etymology of which name is uncertain). 3. Altered form of French Parrot or of its variant Parot or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. History: The surname Parrott is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. One of the supposedly Huguenot progenitors of the Parrotts in America was William Parrott from England, who lived in MD by the early 1650s. However, since the surname Parrott (see 1 and 2 above) is widespread in England, proof of a French Huguenot origin is difficult, if not impossible, to substantiate. — The surname Parrott (see 3 above) was later also brought to the US by various immigrants from France (originally in the form Parrot or Parot).
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How common is the last name Parrott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Parrott saw a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 2458 to 2620. However, despite this reduction in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Parrott surname increased by 2.08%, growing from 13,473 in 2000 to 13,753 in 2010. This resulted in a small reduction in the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000, decreasing by 6.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,458 | #2,620 | -6.59% |
| Count | 13,473 | 13,753 | 2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.99 | 4.66 | -6.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parrott
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were changes among those bearing the Parrott surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen among those of two or more ethnicities, which rose by 61.11%, followed by those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, which increased by 48.72%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase of 36.43%. Individuals who identify as White remained the dominant group, albeit with a slight decrease of 1.95%. The proportion of Black individuals saw a modest increase of 2.35%, while American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw an increase of 13.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.69% | 84.02% | -1.95% |
| Black | 11.08% | 11.34% | 2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.91% | 36.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.74% | 61.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.58% | 48.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.41% | 13.89% |
Parrott 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 Parrott is British & Irish, which comprises 57.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (24.3%) and Scandinavian (4.0%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Nigerian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 57.1% |
| French & German | 24.3% |
| Scandinavian | 4.0% |
| Other | 14.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Parrott
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 Parrott have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 90.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
What Parrott 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 Parrott is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L2 and I-S1954, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Maynard, Rowlands, Parr, Gough, Compton, Hatton, Hutchinson, Prince, Prescott, Prichard.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Parrott surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Parrott 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.
"Parrott" Surname 36.8%
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.
"Parrott" Surname 23.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Parrott" Surname 27.2%
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.
"Parrott" Surname 15.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Parrott?
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 Parrott are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition