About Parkes
The surname Parkes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "parkes," meaning "enclosed fields" or "parks." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked or lived near a park or enclosed area used for hunting or grazing. The name Parkes is fairly common in England and has variations such as Parks and Park.
The surname Parkes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Parkes 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 Parkes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Parkes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Parkes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.