PERKES
Perkes
Perkes is a British surname of medieval origins. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent, derived from the Old English personal name "Perc," meaning "rock," and the patronymic or diminutive suffix "-kin." Over time, Perkes has evolved into various spellings, including Perk, Perkes, and Perkins.
The earliest instances of the Perkes surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the English counties of Cornwall and Devon, suggesting that the name originated in the southwestern region of England.
Throughout history, bearers of the Perkes surname have been associated with a range of occupations and social statuses, reflecting the diverse nature of British society. Some branches of the Perkes family have been found to have been involved in agriculture, trade, or skilled crafts, while others have held positions of authority or influence in their communities.
Notable individuals with the surname Perkes have appeared in various historical records, indicating the enduring presence of this family name in British society. The proliferation of Perkes as a surname highlights its enduring legacy and its significance within the rich tapestry of British history and culture.
There are approximately 170 people named Perkes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Perkes.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- Kevin
- Lee
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Stewart
Female
- Dawn
- Debra
- Donna
- Geraldine
- Irene
- Jayne
- Karen
- Laura
- Natalie
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Susan
- Teresa
Similar and related surnames
- Paragas
- Pargas
- Paricos
- Park
- Parkas
- Parke
- Parkes
- Parkey
- Parkie
- Parkis
- Parkiss
- Parks
- Parkus
- Paroczai
- Pearces
- Peares
- Peark
- Pearkes
- Pearks
- Peires
- Perakis
- Peraux
- Percey
- Percie
- Pere
- Peregs
- Peres
- Perigs
- Perk
- Perka
- Perkas
- Perke
- Perken
- Perkens
- Perker
- Perkess
- Perket
- Perkey
- Perkis
- Perkiss
- Perko
- Perks
- Perky
- Perrakis
- Perres
- Perrigs
- Perrucci
- Perruccio
- Peter
- Pieracci
- Pieres
- Pieroux
- Pierucci
- Pirags
- Pirk
- Pirke
- Pirkis
- Pirkiss
- Pirks
- Porcas
- Pork
- Porke
- Porkess
- Porks
- Pracz
- Prakoso
- Prax
- Preaux
- Precce
- Priggs
- Prioux
- Prokes
- Proksa
- Purk
- Purke
- Purkes
- Purkess
- Purkey
- Purkis
- Purkiss
- Purks
- Pyrcz
- Pyrgos
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