Where Does the Parlea Surname Come From?

Parlea is how some branches of the Parlee family came to write their name. The name is usually explained as “Someone who came from Parley (glade where pears grew)”.

• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.
• Before spelling was fixed, Parlee was also written Parlea.

Parlea coat of arms

There is no single Parlea family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Parlea surname pack.