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
Farmer 88
Cotton Weaver 86
Living On Own Means 81
General Labourer 69
Dress Maker 53
Scholar 49
General Servant Domestic 43
Coal Miner Hewer 38
Domestic Servant 32
Iron Ore Miner 26
Blacksmith 24
Agricultural Labourer 24
Farmer's Son F Rel 22
Commercial Clerk 21
Charwoman 17
Cook Domestic 17
Servant Domestic 17
Cotton Spinner 17
Farmers Son 17
House Maid Domestic 16
House Painter 16
Housemaid Domestic 16
Joiner 16
Tailor 16
Iron Moulder 16

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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