Find out how popular the last name Parkey is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Parkey.

Parkey, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Parkey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parkey in America

Parkey is the 17823rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parkey surname appeared 1,570 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Parkey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parkey to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Parkey

The surname PARKEY has its roots in England, originating during the late Middle Ages, approximately between the 14th and 16th centuries. It is believed to be derived from an old English word "parc," which referred to an enclosed area or a park, often used for hunting or grazing animals. The name likely evolved from a locational or occupational origin, indicating someone who lived near or worked in a park or enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, which mentions a John de Parke. This suggests that the name may have initially been spelled as "Parke" before evolving into its current form.

In the 15th century, the PARKEY surname appeared in the records of the Essex county, with a mention of Robert Parkey in the Court Rolls of Waltham in 1441. This provides evidence of the name's presence in different regions of England during that time period.

During the reign of King Henry VIII in the 16th century, a notable figure named William PARKEY was appointed as the Constable of the Tower of London in 1537. This position held significant importance and highlights the prominence of individuals bearing the PARKEY surname during that era.

In the late 16th century, the name is found in the Parish Registers of St. Dunstan's, Stepney, where the baptism of a child named John PARKEY is recorded in 1589. This entry further solidifies the presence of the PARKEY surname in London and its surrounding areas.

Another noteworthy figure with the PARKEY surname was Sir John PARKEY, a prominent English politician and landowner who lived from 1626 to 1678. He served as a Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire and played an influential role in local affairs.

Over the centuries, the PARKEY surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Parkefeld (Parkfield) in Derbyshire and Parkebury (Parkbury) in Hertfordshire, further emphasizing its locational origins.

While the surname PARKEY has undergone spelling variations like Parke, Parkes, and Parkee throughout history, its essence remains rooted in the concept of an enclosed area or park, reflecting the rich tapestry of England's past and the lives of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parkey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Parkey.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Parkey was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Parkey has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Parkey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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