Park Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Park Name Meaning: From the baptismal name given to the son of Peter. Could also be a topographic name for one who lived in or near a park.

Widespread across Europe in response to the strong Christian presence. Many people gave names of religious figures to their chldren, in the hope that they would be protected & blessed by having the same name.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Park Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Park family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 165
Agricultural Labourer 156
Independent 103
Farmer 77
Male Servant 64
Labourer 35
Carpenter 34
Shoe Maker 28
Dress Maker 17
Independant 15
Blacksmith 15
Ag Lab 15
Weaver 14
Tailor 13
Cotton Spinner 12
Coal Miner 12
Cotton Piecer 12
Publican 11
Cotton Weaver 11
Sawyer 11
Grocer 10
Butcher 10
Pauper 8
Joiner 8
Fisherman 8

Park Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Park 100% 44,529
2 Parke 80% 7,185
3 Perk 75% 1,226
4 Prike 40% 1,073
5 Pork 75% 453
6 Perke 60% 208
7 Prake 40% 122
8 Pirk 75% 108
9 Peark 80% 107
10 Porke 60% 106

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The surname Park is the most popular version of all its varients

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