Parsley

Etymology
Altered form, later assimilated by folk etymology to the herb name, of the medieval family name , from +  + , probably a nickname for a ferryman or a person who travelled overseas.

Statistics

 * According to the 2010 United States Census, Parsley is the 5508th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 6315 individuals. Parsley is most common among White (91.58%) individuals.