2000
#57,985
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 328
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Parkhouse
A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a park or large house.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 386 Americans carry the last name Parkhouse. That puts it at #63,879 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 887,965 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Parkhouse surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Parkhouse with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
386
1 in 887,965
Census rank
#63,879
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
337
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 337 bearers of the surname Parkhouse in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 63879th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Parkhouse, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Parkhouse
The surname Parkhouse is of English origin and dates back to the early medieval era, originating in the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "pearroc," meaning an enclosed area or park, and "hus," meaning a house or dwelling. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived in a house within or near an enclosed park or estate.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1200, where a person named William de Parkhous is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the evolving nature of the name over time.
In the 13th century, there are references to a family named Parkhouse in the county of Cheshire, indicating their presence in that region during that period. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327 include an entry for a John de Parkhous, further demonstrating the name's use in different parts of England.
During the 16th century, the surname Parkhouse appeared in various records, such as the Parish Registers of Eccleshall, Staffordshire, where a Thomas Parkhouse was listed in 1564. Another notable individual from this time was Richard Parkhouse, who was born in 1580 in Eccleshall and later became a prominent clergyman.
In the 17th century, the name Parkhouse was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, where a family of that name resided in the village of Parkhouse near Leeds. One notable figure from this era was William Parkhouse (1637-1701), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire.
The 18th century saw the continued presence of the Parkhouse surname, with individuals such as John Parkhouse (1723-1789), a successful businessman from Staffordshire, and Sarah Parkhouse (1745-1821), a renowned author and poet from Gloucestershire.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Parkhouse remained prevalent, with individuals like James Parkhouse (1811-1887), a renowned architect from Worcestershire, and William Parkhouse (1852-1924), a celebrated painter from Lancashire.
Throughout its history, the surname Parkhouse has been associated with various professions and notable figures, reflecting its enduring presence across different regions of England.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parkhouse
Among Census respondents with the surname Parkhouse, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Parkhouse bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Parkhouse surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 302
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 15
- Two or more races3.9% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 4
- Black or African American0.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Parkhouse
Parkhouse appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#60,960
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 330
+2 bearers (+0.6%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 2,975 places
2020
#63,879
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 337
+7 bearers (+2.1%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 2,919 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #57,985 | 328 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #60,960 | 330 | 0.11 | +2 bearers (+0.6%) | Down 2,975 places |
| 2020 | #63,879 | 337 | 0.11 | +7 bearers (+2.1%) | Down 2,919 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Parkhouse surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,960 | #63,879 | -4.8% |
| Count | 330 | 337 | 2.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | 2.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Parkhouse bearers went from 330 to 337 (+2.1% change). The surname moved down 2,919 positions in the national ranking, going from #60,960 to #63,879.
FAQ
Parkhouse surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Parkhouse?
Name Census estimates that about 386 living Americans carry the surname Parkhouse. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 887,965 residents.
How common is Parkhouse?
Parkhouse ranks #63,879 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 337 people with the surname Parkhouse. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (386), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Parkhouse.
Has Parkhouse become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Parkhouse went from 330 recorded bearers to 337. That is an increase of 7 (+2.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #60,960 to #63,879.
What does the Census say about the background of Parkhouse?
Among Census respondents with the surname Parkhouse, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Parkhouse in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (302 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Parkhouse appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (3.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Parkhouse (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Parkhouse mean?
A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a park or large house. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Parkhouse (0.11 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Parkhouse?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.