Parsley

== English == === Alternative forms === (surname): Parshley, Parslow === Etymology === Altered form, later assimilated by folk etymology to the herb name parsley, of the medieval family name Passelewe, from Old French passer (“to pass”) + la (“the”) + ewe (“water”), probably a nickname for a ferryman or a person who travelled overseas. === Proper noun === Parsley (countable and uncountable, plural Parsleys) A surname from Old French. An unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. ==== Related terms ==== 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 === Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Parsley”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 3, New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN. === Anagrams === Players, parleys, players, prelays, replays, sparely