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UK surname

Parisi

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone from Paris or France or someone who worked with Parian marble.

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Parisi surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 221, ranked #18,321, up from #33,110 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Dacorum, Stratford-on-Avon and East Cambridgeshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Parisi is 221 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4320.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

221

2016, ranked #18,321

Peak year

2014

221 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Parisi had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 221 in 2016, ranked #18,321.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 12 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Parisi surname distribution map

The map shows where the Parisi surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Parisi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Parisi over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 9 #33,451
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 138 #22,227
1998 modern 155 #21,227
1999 modern 159 #21,030
2000 modern 157 #21,146
2001 modern 151 #21,375
2002 modern 148 #22,087
2003 modern 147 #21,977
2004 modern 163 #20,685
2005 modern 167 #20,296
2006 modern 173 #19,995
2007 modern 175 #20,090
2008 modern 165 #21,056
2009 modern 182 #20,201
2010 modern 187 #20,309
2011 modern 189 #19,997
2012 modern 200 #19,207
2013 modern 215 #18,598
2014 modern 221 #18,412
2015 modern 214 #18,712
2016 modern 221 #18,321

Geography

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Where Parisis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Dacorum, Stratford-on-Avon, East Cambridgeshire, Annandale West and Bedford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Dacorum 018 Dacorum
2 Stratford-on-Avon 013 Stratford-on-Avon
3 East Cambridgeshire 001 East Cambridgeshire
4 Annandale West Dumfries and Galloway
5 Bedford 019 Bedford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Parisi

These lists show first names that appear often with the Parisi surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Parisi

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Parisi, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Parisi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Parisi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Parisi is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Parisi is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Parisi falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Parisi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Parisi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Parisi

The surname Parisi is of Italian origin, stemming from the city of Paris in the Lazio region of central Italy. It first emerged in the 11th century as a locational name, denoting someone who hailed from or lived near this particular settlement. The name is closely linked to the ancient Parisii tribe, who inhabited the area during Roman times.

The earliest known record of the Parisi name dates back to 1086, when it appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. This entry refers to a landowner named Robertus Parisi, who held estates in Oxfordshire, England.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the Parisi surname was Bartolomeo Parisi, a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Bologna, Italy. He was born in 1200 and authored several influential treatises on Roman law, including the "Lectura super Digesto Veteri."

During the Renaissance, the Parisi family played a prominent role in the arts and culture of Florence. Giovanni Parisi (1470-1533) was a celebrated painter and fresco artist, known for his masterpieces adorning several churches and palaces in the city.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the historical records of Venice, where a certain Marco Parisi (1520-1592) served as a respected diplomat and ambassador for the Venetian Republic.

Another notable bearer of the Parisi surname was Giulio Parisi (1571-1635), an Italian architect and engineer from Rome. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings, including the Chiesa Nuova and the Palazzo Madama.

Over the centuries, variations of the name have emerged, such as Parisse, Parisi, and Parisi-Presicce, reflecting regional linguistic influences and spelling conventions. The name has also been associated with various place names, such as Parisi in the province of Cosenza and the town of Parise in the province of Treviso, both located in Italy.

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1881 census detail

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Parisi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Parisi surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 3 Parisis recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.21x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 3 5.21x
Gloucestershire 1 10.52x
Worcestershire 1 15.80x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 3 Parisis recorded in 1881 and an index of 85.96x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 3 85.96x
Cheltenham 1 136.99x
Yardley 1 625.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Parisi surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 2
Susan 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Parisi surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Francis 1
Michael 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Parisi households.

Occupation Count
Annuitant 1
Harpist 1

FAQ

Parisi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Parisi surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Parisi surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Parisi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 221 in 2016. That gives Parisi a modern rank of #18,321.

What does the Parisi surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone from Paris or France or someone who worked with Parian marble.

What does the Parisi map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Parisi bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.