Parnwell Surname
Approximately 257 people bear this surname
Parnwell Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Petronilla,' from the popular Parnell (v. Parnall). This was corrupted into Parnwell; compare Samwell for Samuel.
Parnwell Graystocke, of Preston, 1670: Lancashire Wills at Richmond.
Read More About This SurnameParnwell Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 117 | 1:476,223 | 30,919 |
| New Zealand | 64 | 1:70,755 | 10,593 |
| Australia | 38 | 1:710,413 | 47,396 |
| Guernsey | 22 | 1:2,929 | 767 |
| Canada | 10 | 1:3,684,559 | 191,443 |
| Italy | 2 | 1:30,578,344 | 160,757 |
| Spain | 2 | 1:23,376,018 | 128,922 |
| Bahamas | 1 | 1:391,751 | 2,737 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:3,094,532 | 44,023 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 69 | 1:353,266 | 22,372 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 1:16,739,561 | 595,711 |
Parnwell (10) may also be a first name.
Parnwell Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Petronilla,' from the popular Parnell (v. Parnall). This was corrupted into Parnwell; compare Samwell for Samuel.
Parnwell Graystocke, of Preston, 1670: Lancashire Wills at Richmond.
1801. Married — William Parnewell and Sarah Cockerton: St. George, Hanover Square.
(English) [the second element is Old English wiella, a spring: for the first element evidence of early spelling is wanting, and the spot is not identified]
Parnwell Demographics
Average Parnwell Salary in
England
£24,912
Per year
Average Salary in
England
£26,976
Per year
Parnwell Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Parnwell Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Parnwell is more frequently found in England than any other country/territory. It can occur in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of Parnwell click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Parnwell? popularity and diffusion
The last name Parnwell is the 996,001st most prevalent last name in the world, held by approximately 1 in 28,356,210 people. This last name occurs predominantly in Europe, where 56 percent of Parnwell reside; 54 percent reside in Northern Europe and 54 percent reside in British Isles. It is also the 3,684,242nd most commonly held first name globally. It is borne by 10 people.
The surname Parnwell is most commonly occurring in England, where it is borne by 117 people, or 1 in 476,223. In England it is most prevalent in: Cambridgeshire, where 30 percent reside, Nottinghamshire, where 17 percent reside and Greater London, where 10 percent reside. Barring England this surname exists in 8 countries. It is also common in New Zealand, where 25 percent reside and Australia, where 15 percent reside.
Parnwell Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Parnwell has changed over time. In England the share of the population with the last name rose 170 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Parnwell Last Name Statistics demography
Parnwell earn somewhat more than the average income. In Canada they earn 12.87% more than the national average, earning $56,076 CAD per year.
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Footnotes
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