Where Does the Paradise Surname Come From?

Paradise belongs to the Paradis family of names, which has French roots. Read literally, Paradise points to “Paradise, enclosed garden”.

• The 2010 US Census counted 4,170 people named Paradise, ranking it number 7,933 among American surnames.
• You may also find the name written Paradiso.
• Paradise sounds close to Paredis, so it can help to search both.
• The extra “e” in Paradise is a spelling habit rather than a different name.

Arms associated with the name

Looking for a Paradise coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Want more than a summary? See the Paradise family name pack.