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PARSON

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There are approximately 1,055 people named Parson in the UK. That makes it the 6,944th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 17 are named Parson.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Status Name

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The Parson surname in historical dictionaries

We suppose that its first founder was a clerical character or parson. From the Latin Persona, that is, the person who takes care of the souls of his parishioners.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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