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 1,195
Coal Miner 77
Agricultural Labourer 74
Cotton Weaver 65
Domestic Servant 57
Dress Maker 49
General Labourer 41
Labourer 39
General Servant 38
Tailor 29
Iron Miner 27
Annuitant 25
House Keeper 25
Farm Servant Indoor 23
General Servant Domestic 22
Farmers Wife 22
Farmers Son 20
Blacksmith 18
Farm Labourer 18
Joiner 18
Engine Fitter 17
Laundress 17
Cotton Winder 17
Carpenter 15
Painter 15

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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