UK surname
A French surname likely denoting someone associated with the parish church.
In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Parison surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 10, ranked #37,599, down from #32,581 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Dawley, Magna, Topcliffe and Wakefield. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Parison is 129 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 25.0%.
1881 census count
8
Ranked #32,581
Modern count
10
2016, ranked #37,599
Peak year
1861
129 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Parison surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Parison surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 2 | #33,133 |
| 1861 | historical | 129 | #17,271 |
| 1881 | historical | 8 | #32,581 |
| 1891 | historical | 25 | #32,259 |
| 1901 | historical | 2 | #34,263 |
| 1911 | historical | 8 | #32,903 |
| 1997 | modern | 8 | #37,372 |
| 1998 | modern | 10 | #37,048 |
| 1999 | modern | 7 | #37,513 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 8 | #37,124 |
| 2002 | modern | 8 | #37,206 |
| 2003 | modern | 8 | #37,248 |
| 2004 | modern | 9 | #37,213 |
| 2005 | modern | 10 | #37,180 |
| 2006 | modern | 9 | #37,345 |
| 2007 | modern | 7 | #37,687 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 8 | #37,689 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 8 | #37,737 |
| 2012 | modern | 12 | #37,292 |
| 2013 | modern | 8 | #37,767 |
| 2014 | modern | 9 | #37,679 |
| 2015 | modern | 10 | #37,563 |
| 2016 | modern | 10 | #37,599 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Dawley, Magna, Topcliffe, Wakefield, Chesterfield and Maker. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawley, Magna | Shropshire |
| 2 | Topcliffe | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 3 | Wakefield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Chesterfield | Derbyshire |
| 5 | Maker | Cornwall |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Parison surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Parison, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Parison surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Parison household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Parison is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Parison is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Parison, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname PARISON is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "paroison," which means "equality" or "comparison." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for being fair or impartial.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the PARISON surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a John Parison is mentioned as residing in Oxfordshire. The Hundred Rolls were a series of documents compiled during the reign of King Edward I, which recorded the names and holdings of landowners throughout England.
In the 14th century, the PARISON name appears in several historical records, including the Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a William Parison is listed as living in the village of Weston, Hertfordshire. This document was a record of a tax imposed on all adults over the age of 14 in England at the time.
During the 15th century, the PARISON surname began to spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. One notable figure from this period was Thomas Parison, a merchant from York who was mentioned in the city's Guild Records in 1492.
In the 16th century, the PARISON name was found in various parish records and court documents throughout England. One prominent individual with this surname was Sir John Parison (c. 1520-1587), a member of the English gentry who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Calne in Wiltshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
As the centuries progressed, the PARISON surname continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as the 17th-century mathematician and astronomer William Parison (1610-1670), who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the theory of gravitation.
Other notable PARISONS throughout history include the 18th-century poet and playwright Elizabeth Parison (1723-1808), whose works were widely acclaimed in literary circles of the time, and the 19th-century industrialist and philanthropist Robert Parison (1837-1912), who founded several charitable organizations dedicated to improving the lives of the working class in his native Manchester.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Parison surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 6 Parisons recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.76x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 6 | 7.76x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 11.33x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1.08x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Huddersfield in Yorkshire leads with 6 Parisons recorded in 1881 and an index of 530.97x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield | 6 | 530.97x |
| Preston | 1 | 40.32x |
| St Clement | 1 | 1111.11x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Parison surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Parison surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Parison households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 3 |
| Cook Domestic | 1 |
| Cotton Rover | 1 |
| Teamer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Parison surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 10 in 2016. That gives Parison a modern rank of #37,599.
A French surname likely denoting someone associated with the parish church.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Parison bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.