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Parsley
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parsley
English
+ (name)
Alternative forms
surname en Parshley Parslow
Etymology
Altered form, later assimilated by folk etymology to the herb name en parsley, of the medieval family name Robert Passelewe Passelewe, from en fro passer to pass + fro la the + fro ewe water, probably a nickname for a ferryman or a person who travelled overseas.
Proper noun
~ s
en Old French.
en unincorporated community co/Mingo County s/West Virginia c/US.
Related terms
en Parsley Hay
Statistics
According to the 2010 United States Census, Parsley is the 5508th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 6315 individuals. Parsley is most common among White (91.58%) individuals.
Further reading
Anagrams
en aelprsy Players parleys players prelays replays sparely