PARKER
Parker
Parker is a common English surname of occupational origin that dates back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Middle English word "parker," which referred to someone who was responsible for managing a park or game preserve. The duties of a parker included the care and maintenance of the grounds, as well as the protection of wildlife within the park.
The surname became hereditary as individuals passed down their occupation to their descendants. Over time, the name Parker spread throughout England and became associated with various families across different regions.
Famous individuals bearing the surname Parker include Sarah Jessica Parker, an American actress known for her role in “Sex and the City”, and Dorothy Parker, an American writer and poet from the early 20th century known for her sharp wit.
The name Parker continues to be a prevalent surname in England and the English-speaking world, reflecting its long history and enduring popularity.
There are approximately 106,330 people named Parker in the UK. That makes it the 49th most common surname in Britain. Around 1,633 in a million people in Britain are named Parker.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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