Passy (surname)
For other uses, see Passy (disambiguation).
| Passy | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Region of origin | French |
| Related names | 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]
- Antoine François Passy (1792–1873), French politician, geologist, and botanist
- Frédéric Passy (1822–1912), French economist and 1901 Nobel Peace Prize winner
- Hippolyte Passy (1793–1880), French economist and politician
- Isaac Passy (born 1928), Bulgarian philosopher and aesthete
- Paul Passy (1859–1940), French linguist
- Solomon Passy (born 1956), Bulgarian politician
References
- ↑ "Surname: Passy". surnamedb.com. Retrieved 2008-01-08.
See also
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