Parradis Surname
Approximately 2 people bear this surname
Parradis Surname Definition:
This name is found throughout Western Europe, and was assumed by people who lived at localities called 'Paradise.' The name has a history of use by priories, abbeys and other religious bodies, probably to name areas of natural beauty, such as an orchard at the priory manor of Dingley called Paradyse.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
Parradis Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This name is found throughout Western Europe, and was assumed by people who lived at localities called 'Paradise.' The name has a history of use by priories, abbeys and other religious bodies, probably to name areas of natural beauty, such as an orchard at the priory manor of Dingley called Paradyse. Other places sharing the name include a wharf in Calais, English France; a garden in Exeter and a house in Westminster called Paradyse and Helle.
- 1249. Andreas, abbas de Paradyso (Posen): Archive for Austrian history, vol. 89
- 1297. Andrew de Paradis (Southampton, Hampshire): Close Rolls, Edward I
- 1348. Herman Paradys (Lincolnshire): Close Rolls, Edward I
- 1415. John Paradys, archer: ICMA Muster Rolls
- 1597. Gilles, son of Richard Parradice, baptised: Highworth, Wiltshire Parish Registers
- 1599. John, son of Gyles Paradise, baptised: Ditcheat, Somerset Parish Registers
Parradis Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Parradis Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Parradis is found in France more than any other country or territory. It can be found as:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Parradis? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 11,742,229th most commonly occurring surname at a global level It is held by around 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. This last name is predominantly found in The Americas, where 50 percent of Parradis live; 50 percent live in North America and 50 percent live in Anglo-North America.
The surname Parradis is most commonly used in France, where it is borne by 1 people, or 1 in 66,422,722. In France Parradis is primarily found in: Brittany, where 100 percent live. Apart from France it occurs in one country. It is also common in The United States, where 50 percent live.
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