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 1,302
At Home 137
Agricultural Labourer 132
House Servant 132
Coal Miner 108
Labourer 103
Dress Maker 89
Power Loom Weaver 73
Farm Labourer 68
House Keeper 59
Servant 57
Annuitant 55
Power Loom Weaver Cotton 54
Hand Loom Weaver Cotton 51
Cotton Spinner 48
Cotton Weaver 47
Weaver 46
Hand Loom Weaver 41
Farmer 39
Shoe Maker 32
General Servant 32
Wool Comber 32
Joiner 27
Tailor 27
Scholar At Home 27

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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