Parisi Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Parisi surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Parisi name
Parisi is an Italian ethnic or habitational surname meaning "from Paris" or "the Parisian", from Latin Parisii. It was given to people who came from Paris or had ties to it, and also to members of medieval confraternities. The name is common in Sicily, Calabria and Apulia.
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This overview covers the Parisi name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and France; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Parisi name FAQ
What does the Parisi name mean?
From Paris, Parisian. Common variants include Paris, Parigi, Parisio.
Where does the Parisi surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and France.
Is there a Parisi coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Parisi crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Parisi coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.