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One of my great-great-grandmothers was named 'Parzetta.' When I first saw this I thought it unique, but it appears that Parsetta/Parzetta was relatively common throughout Tennessee and elsewhere throughout the South (U.S.) in the 19th Century. Does anyone know anything about the origin of this name? My first guess was that it was from the Bible, but I can't find anything close. My next guess would be that it's either Irish, Scottish, or perhaps Cherokee in origin, but I've had no luck there, either.

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

• Origin of the name "Parsetta" - Dean Sliger  Jan 1 2002, 4:54:21 PM
  • Re: Origin of the name "Parsetta" - Nanaea  Jan 1 2002, 11:46:40 PM
  • Good question, Dean. The name appears in records mostly from KY and TN, as you said. No explanation I can find on the 'Net, and the only thing close is "Parseta", a river in Poland. Not too likely, so maybe someone else here can find more. - Daividh  Jan 1 2002, 10:12:27 PM