Parrack

Origin and Meaning: Parrack is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the given name "Peter," which in turn comes from the Greek name "Petros," meaning "rock" or "stone."

Distribution: The surname Parrack is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom, with particularly strong concentrations in areas such as Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset.

Variants: Variants of the surname Parrack include Parrock, Parruck, and Parrok.

Notable Individuals:

  • Michael Parrack: A British artist known for his paintings inspired by nature and wildlife.
  • Harry Parrack: A fictional character from the British television series "Skins."

Coat of Arms: There is no specific coat of arms associated with the surname Parrack in official heraldic records.

References:

  • Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 206 people named Parrack in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Parrack.

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

  • Anthony
  • Antony
  • Charles
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Joshua
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen

Female

  • Amanda
  • Audrey
  • Hayley
  • Hazel
  • Judith
  • Julia
  • Kathleen
  • Kaylee
  • Louise
  • Patricia
  • Ruth
  • Sally
  • Susan
  • Tracey
  • Winifred

Similar and related surnames

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