An ecclesiastical district or church enclosure
Derived from the Middle English word 'parische', it originally served as a surname for someone living near a church or within a specific church district. It ultimately traces back to the Greek word 'paroikia', meaning a stay in a foreign country or a neighborhood. As a given name, it carries a sense of community and heritage.
Less common today
Parrish isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,191 in 1992.
American actress known for her roles in 1970s television
American rapper and member of the hip hop group EPMD
The protagonist of the 1961 film and novel of the same name · Parrish
A deputy sheriff and supernatural hellhound · Teen Wolf
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
