Parmenter is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Amy Parmenter, Australian netball player Carolyn Parmenter, fictional character in the Marvel Universe Charles S. Parmenter (1933–2025), American chemist Christine Whiting Parmenter (1877–1953), American author Dennis Parmenter (1950–2020), Illinois politician Doug Parmenter, British musician Ezra Parmenter (1823–1873), Massachusetts politician Ian Parmenter (1945–2024), Australian celebrity chef, winemaker and author Michael Parmenter, New Zealand choreographer and dancer Ross Parmenter (1912–1999), Canadian music critic, editor and author Roswell A. Parmenter (1821–1904), New York politician Steve Parmenter, English association football player Terry Parmenter, English association football player William Parmenter (1789–1866), US Representative from Massachusetts