Passy (surname)

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:


 * 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