PARKS
Parks
The surname Parks is of English and Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "park," which referred to an enclosed area of land used for hunting or recreational purposes. The surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a park, or as a locational name for someone who hailed from a place named Park.
The surname Parks is widely distributed throughout the United Kingdom and has variations such as Park, Parke, and Spark. The first recorded instance of the surname dates back to the early 13th century in Yorkshire, England. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have spread across the country and have become established in various regions.
Individuals bearing the surname Parks may have connections to the esteemed historical figures or notable contemporary personalities who have borne this name. The surname has been adopted by various families and individuals of different backgrounds and is represented in different sectors, including academia, sports, business, and the arts.
The coat of arms associated with the surname Parks typically includes heraldic symbols such as trees, animals, or hunting equipment, reflecting the ancestral connections to parks and recreational grounds. The motto "Custode semper" (always guarding) is often found associated with the coat of arms, symbolising qualities of protection and vigilance associated with those bearing the Parks surname.
The surname Parks continues to be prominent within British society, reflecting the enduring legacy and diverse contributions of individuals and families associated with this name.
There are approximately 3,554 people named Parks in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,587th most common surname in Britain. Around 55 in a million people in Britain are named Parks.
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
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Park
- Parkes
- Parke
- Parekh
- Pares
- Parkas
- Parc
- Pairs
- Par
- Paragas
- Paras
- Parco
- Parcy
- Pargas
- Paricos
- Paris
- Parise
- Pariss
- Parkey
- Parkhi
- Parki
- Parkie
- Parkis
- Parkiss
- Parkr
- Parkson
- Parkus
- Parky
- Paroczai
- Paros
- Parres
- Parriss
- Parrs
- Pars
- Parse
- Parsey
- Parsi
- Parsy
- Parus
- Parys
- Pauk
- Pauks
- Paulk
- Peark
- Pearkes
- Pearks
- Perakis
- Peraux
- Peregs
- Perigs
- Perk
- Perka
- Perkas
- Perke
- Perkes
- Perkess
- Perkis
- Perkiss
- Perko
- Perks
- Perky
- Perrakis
- Perrigs
- Perrucci
- Perruccio
- Pieracci
- Pieroux
- Pierucci
- Pirags
- Pirk
- Pirke
- Pirkis
- Pirkiss
- Pirko
- Pirks
- Porcas
- Pork
- Porke
- Porkess
- Porks
- Pracz
- Prakoso
- Prax
- Preaux
- Precce
- Priggs
- Prioux
- Prokes
- Proksa
- Purk
- Purke
- Purkes
- Purkess
- Purkis
- Purkiss
- Purks
- Pyrcz
- Pyrgos
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.