Parr Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Parr Name Meaning: From Old English 'pearr' meaning enclosure

First found in Lancashire, where records are found on census rolls taken by early Kings of Britain for taxation purposes

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Parr Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Parr family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 169
Female Servant 152
Independent 97
Labourer 91
Male Servant 67
Farmer 66
Coal Miner 50
Silk Weaver 30
Apprentice 27
Frame Work Knitter 26
Weaver 25
Cotton Weaver 22
Gardener 21
Potter 17
Publican 15
Carpenter 14
Grocer 14
Shoe Maker 14
Tailor 13
Cotton Piecer 13
Dress Maker 13
Joiner 12
Ag Labourer 12
Carter 12
Collier 12

Parr Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Parr 100% 54,381
2 Prior 40% 49,280
3 Prier 40% 4,075
4 Purr 75% 1,290
5 Pereira 43% 1,034
6 Perrie 50% 553
7 Pierre 50% 483
8 Pearer 67% 404
9 Paar 75% 300
10 Par 75% 259
11 Perr 75% 219
12 Pirrie 50% 216
13 Perree 50% 170
14 Priar 40% 131

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The surname Parr is the most popular version of all its varients

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