Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈpæɹ.ɪʃ/, /ˈpɛɹ.ɪʃ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Originally denoted a person who came from the French city of Paris, which got its name from the ancient Celtic tribe known as the Parisii. Related NamesDetails RootParis (place name)VariantsParis, Parris, ParrishOther Languages & CulturesParis, Parris(French) Parisi(Italian) Same SpellingParish 2 Categories Catholicism, isograms, NBA players