Parkhurst

Parkhurst Meaning & Origin

About Parkhurst
The surname Parkhurst is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "parruc" meaning "enclosure" and "hyrst" meaning "wooded hill." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Parkhurst can be interpreted as "dweller by the enclosed wooded hill." This surname likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or in a place named Parkhurst.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Parkhurst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Parkhurst: 5,708
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,024
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.94

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Parkhurst 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 Parkhurst is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRKRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0620623
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 R K HH ER0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ‘rkhΙ™rst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRKRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Parkhurst in Braille

Here's how to represent Parkhurst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Parkhurst in braille

How to sign the name Parkhurst using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Parkhurst using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Parkhurst in sign language

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