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
Scholar 455
Agricultural Labourer 155
House Servant 92
At Home 61
Dress Maker 49
Farm Labourer 40
Labourer 40
Servant 37
Annuitant 29
Blacksmith 28
Coal Miner 27
Tailor 26
Farm Servant 24
House Keeper 19
Shoe Maker 17
Carpenter 17
Farmers Son 16
Pauper 16
Errand Boy 15
General Servant 15
Scholar At Home 14
Laundress 14
Wife 13
Clerk 12
Farmer's Son 12

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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