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![Show Contents]() Parys History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Noble surnames, such as Parys, evoke images of the ancient homeland of the French people. The original bearer of the name Parys, which is a local surname, once lived, held land, or was born in the beautiful region of Lorraine. In France, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules and during the late Middle Ages, names that were derived from localities became increasingly widespread. Local names originally denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. The Parys family originally lived at the town of Paresse or Parez, in the Lorraine. Although one would at first assume that the name is derived from the city of Paris, evidence suggests that the names of both the town in the Lorraine and the French capital are derived from a Gaulish tribe called the Parisii. Early Origins of the Parys familyThe surname Parys was first found in Lorraine where this distinguished family held a family seat at Paresse or Parez in that province, and were important members of the aristocracy. The main stem of the family became the Barons of Dagonville, Comtes de Sanpigny, and the Marquis de Bruney in 1730. Early History of the Parys familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Parys research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1259, 1540, 1598, 1625 and 1662 are included under the topic Early Parys History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Parys Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Paris, Parise, Pariset, Parez, Paresse, Parisot, Pariseau, Parizeau, Parris, de Paris, Parizot, Parizet and many more. Early Notables of the Parys familyMore information is included under the topic Early Parys Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Parys migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Parys Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Thomas Parys, who arrived in New York, NY in 1680
Parys Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Ferdinand Von Parys, who arrived in America in 1855
| Contemporary Notables of the name Parys (post 1700) | + |
- Ronald G. Parys, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Wisconsin State Senate 9th District; Elected 1970 1
- Parys Sharron Haralson (1984-2021), American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL)
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Parys migration to the United States 
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