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 763
Agricultural Labourer 130
House Servant 73
Labourer 50
Dress Maker 38
House Keeper 37
Cotton Weaver 35
Coal Miner 35
Servant 31
General Servant 30
Carter 29
Tailor 27
Blacksmith 25
Farm Servant 23
Shoe Maker 19
Laundress 17
Wife Of Above 16
Nurse 14
Butcher 14
Carpenter 14
Charwoman 13
Cook 13
Farmer 13
Grocer 12
Milliner 12

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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