Parke

The surname Parke has its origins in the Old English word "pearroc," which means an enclosed piece of land. Parke is a toponymic surname, derived from the numerous places called Parke or Park found throughout Britain.

The name Parke is widespread in England, particularly in the southwestern county of Devon. Variants of the name include Park, Parks, and Parke.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Parke include William Parke, an English navigator in the 17th century, and Robert Parke, an early American settler who arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century.

The Parke surname is considered to be of Anglo-Saxon origin, indicating a familial association with rural areas or enclosed lands. Over time, the name has spread across the British Isles and beyond, carried by descendants of those early bearers.

The Parke surname continues to be found in various regions of the United Kingdom and is part of the rich tapestry of British surnames with deep historical roots.

There are approximately 1,576 people named Parke in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,145th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Parke.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Samuel
  • Simon
  • William

Female

  • Elizabeth
  • Ellen
  • Emma
  • Joanne
  • Jodi
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Suzanne

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