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 2,799
Cotton Weaver 568
Coal Miner 259
House Keeper 123
Domestic Servant 110
Dress Maker 110
General Labourer 96
Cotton Spinner 92
Agricultural Labourer 90
Labourer 78
Joiner 69
Cotton Winder 64
Annuitant 63
Farm Labourer 61
General Servant Domestic 55
General Servant 54
Grocer 50
Stone Mason 47
Worsted Weaver 46
Farmers Wife 45
Carter 43
Farm Servant Indoor 41
Farmers Son 39
Laundress 35
Cotton Operative 32

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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