Origin and History of PARSURE

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PARSURE is an English surname of uncertain origin. It is most likely derived from the Old French personal name Parsur, a diminutive of the name Pars, which is derived from the Latin name Petrus meaning 'rock'. The surname Parsure may also be a variant of the French surname Parcure, which is derived from the Old French parcure, meaning 'to protect'. The earliest known record of the surname appears in the 12th century, when a John Parsure was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire. The name has spread throughout England, with records of the surname appearing in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent. The surname Parsure is also common in the United States, where it was brought by English settlers in the 17th century. It is particularly common in the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Variations of the surname Parsure include Parser, Parson, Parsur, and Parcure.