Passy (surname)
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Region of origin | French |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Passie, Passey, Peacey, Pacey, Piosey |
Passy is a surname of French locational origin, derived from the Gallo-Roman Praenomen Paccius. The surname migrated to England during the 12th Century. It has variants, including: Passie, Passey, Peacey, Pacey, and Piosey. It is uncommon as a personal name. People with the surname include:[1]
- Passy family, a prominent French political family, descendants of Louis François Passy (see article)
- Adele Passy-Cornet (1838–1915), German operatic soprano
- Antoine François Passy (1792–1873), French politician, geologist, and botanist
- Frédéric Passy (1822–1912), French economist, author, politician, and pacifist; father of Paul
- Isaac Passy (1928–2010), Bulgarian Jewish philosopher, and aesthetician; father of Soloman
- Jacques Passy (born 1975), Mexican football manager and coach
- Hippolyte Passy (1793–1880), French cavalry officer, economist, and politician
- Paul Passy (1859–1940), French linguist; son of Frédéric
- Solomon Passy (born 1956), Bulgarian scientist, mathematician, and politician; son of Isaac
References
[edit]- ^ "Surname: Passy". surnamedb.com. Retrieved 2008-01-08.
See also
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