About Parker
The surname Parker is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "parkere," which referred to a gamekeeper or someone who looked after a park or enclosed area. Alternatively, it could also be derived from the occupational name "parcarius," meaning a person who worked in a park or game preserve. The surname Parker is therefore associated with occupations related to parks, such as gamekeepers or park wardens.
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The surname Parker is among the top 100 most popular surnames, indicating a significant presence in our records. Below is a detailed analysis of its distribution and trends:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Parker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Parker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Parker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Parker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.