Parkes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Parkes 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, or occupational for someone employed in a park.

In the middle ages a park was a large enclosed area where the landowner could hunt game. '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

Parkes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Parkes family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 58
Independent 46
Labourer 43
Nailor 42
Agricultural Labourer 38
Miner 24
Nail Maker 22
Male Servant 17
Farmer 14
Nailer 13
Blacksmith 12
Shoe Maker 11
Apprentice 11
Publican 10
Coal Miner Miner Miner 8
Carpenter 7
Tailor 7
Chain Maker 7
White Smith 7
Servant 6
Coal Dealer 6
Engineer 6
Dress Maker 6
Pauper 6
Sailor 6

Parkes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Parkes 100% 36,814
2 Perks 67% 21,748
3 Parks 83% 21,089
4 Purkis 67% 5,080
5 Perkes 83% 2,256
6 Purkes 83% 854
7 Perkis 67% 650
8 Parkis 83% 550
9 Pearks 67% 260
10 Porks 67% 235
11 Pearkes 86% 125
12 Pirks 67% 100

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