Parkinson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Parkinson 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

Parkinson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Parkinson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 1,735
Cotton Weaver 335
Agricultural Labourer 167
Coal Miner 165
House Keeper 116
House Servant 110
Dress Maker 74
Cotton Spinner 73
Labourer 72
Carter 72
Cotton Winder 59
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 54
General Servant 45
Servant 45
Shoe Maker 39
Power Loom Cotton Weaver 39
Joiner 38
Farmers Son 37
Farmers Wife 35
Ag Labourer 34
Worsted Weaver 33
Wife 32
Farm Servant 32
Cotton Piecer 30
Silk Weaver 30

Parkinson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Parkinson 100% 103,581
2 Perkinson 89% 1,402
3 Parkenson 89% 430

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

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