Parris

Parris is a surname of English origin that also appears as a place name in some English-speaking regions. As a variant spelling of related names such as Parr, Parris has spread through migration and colonial settlement, and is now found in the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries with historical ties to Britain.

In fiction and literature, the name is best known for Reverend Samuel Parris, a central character in Arthur Miller's The Crucible, in which he is the minister of Salem during the 1692 witch trials. The surname is also carried by various real people across different fields, including sports, politics, and the arts, reflecting its broad distribution.

Parris can be confused with or related to similar surnames such as Parr, Parish, and Parrish, which have distinct origins or spellings. The use of Parris as a place name is less common but exists in local contexts in some English-speaking regions, typically reflecting family names or historical land ownership.