PARKHURST
Parkhurst
Parkhurst is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "parruc" meaning 'enclosure or paddock' and "hyrst" meaning 'wooded hill'. The initial bearer of the surname is believed to have lived near or possibly managed a park in a wooded area.
Notable Individuals
1. Robert Parkhurst (1793–1865)
Robert Parkhurst was a prominent British architect known for his work in designing historic buildings across England. His most notable creations include the St. James Church in London and the Parkhurst Manor in Yorkshire.
2. Elizabeth Parkhurst (1847–1920)
Elizabeth Parkhurst was a pioneering suffragette who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United Kingdom. She was a vocal advocate for gender equality and women's suffrage.
Legacy
The Parkhurst surname carries with it a sense of heritage and connection to the English landscape. Individuals bearing this name often have ties to historic parklands and are associated with creativity and activism in various fields.
Further research into individual family histories can provide insights into the specific origins and achievements of those who bear the Parkhurst surname.
There are approximately 360 people named Parkhurst in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Parkhurst.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Neil
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Evelyn
- Helen
- Irene
- Jill
- Linda
- Lisa
- Nicola
- Sara
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.