Parry Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Parry last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Parry last name
Meaning of the Parry last name: son of Harry. Parry is a Welsh surname from ap Harry, "son of Harry", one of many Welsh names formed with ap. It is common in north Wales. The composer Hubert Parry, who set Jerusalem to music, and the Arctic explorer William Parry carried this last name.
Arms associated with the Parry name
Heraldry associated with the Parry surname uses a few strong colours, and each coat of arms has its own blazon.
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Parry name FAQ
What does the Parry name mean?
Son of Harry. Common variants include Perry, Parrie.
Where does the Parry surname come from?
It originates in Wales, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Parry coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Parry coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).