Parkin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Parkin Name Meaning: From the baptismal name given to the son of Peter

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

Parkin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Parkin family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 610
Coal Miner 146
Agricultural Labourer 108
House Servant 106
At Home 77
Labourer 62
Dress Maker 55
Farm Labourer 50
Servant 35
House Keeper 29
Farm Servant 29
General Servant 23
Annuitant 22
Carpenter 21
Blacksmith 20
Shoe Maker 20
Hand Loom Weaver Cotton 20
Pauper 17
Butcher 15
Farmers Wife 15
Wife 15
Lead Miner 14
Collier 13
Ag Labourer 13
Tailor 13

Parkin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Parkin 100% 58,192
2 Perkin 83% 12,995
3 Parkyn 83% 2,585
4 Parken 83% 1,087
5 Purkin 83% 235
6 Perken 67% 108

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

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