PARKHOUSE
Parkhouse
Parkhouse is a surname of British origin, believed to be of locational origin. The surname is derived from the Middle English words "park" meaning an enclosed area used for hunting, and "house" referring to a dwelling. Therefore, the surname likely denoted someone who lived near or worked at a park or enclosed area.
Distribution
The surname Parkhouse is most commonly found in the counties of Devon and Cornwall in South West England, which suggests that the name may have originated in this region. Over time, individuals with the surname Parkhouse have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world.
Notable Individuals
- Chris Parkhouse (1930–2016): A British rugby league player who represented Great Britain in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup.
- Emily Parkhouse (b. 1985): A contemporary British artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed-media artworks.
- Sir Edward Parkhouse (1897–1965): A prominent British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Norfolk South.
Variants
Variants of the surname Parkhouse include Parkhous, Parkhows, Parkows, and Parkhouse.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1995). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 1,833 people named Parkhouse in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,520th most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Parkhouse.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Christine
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Joan
- Katherine
- Linda
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.