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

Parkins, 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 Parkins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parkins in America

Parkins is the 11697th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parkins surname appeared 2,679 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 Parkins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parkins 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 Parkins

The surname Parkins is of English origin and is believed to have originated in the late 12th or early 13th century. It is a locational name derived from places called Parkin or Perkin, with the addition of the suffix "-s" to denote ownership or association. These place names are thought to have evolved from the Old English words "pearroc" or "pearruc," meaning "a small enclosed space or paddock."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Parkyn, who was recorded in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272. The Hundred Rolls of Norfolk from 1275 also mention a Thomas Perkyn. These early records provide evidence of the name's existence and its varying spellings in medieval times.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, there are several entries that may have contributed to the formation of the Parkins surname. For instance, the village of Perching in Sussex and the manor of Parvinge in Hertfordshire are mentioned, both of which could be related to the name's etymology.

Notable historical figures with the surname Parkins include Sir Thomas Parkins (1515-1591), an English politician and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another prominent individual was Robert Parkins (1613-1673), an English clergyman and author who wrote on theological subjects.

John Parkins (1567-1638) was an English composer and organist who served at the Chapel Royal during the reign of King James I. His works include sacred and secular music compositions.

In the 18th century, William Parkins (1721-1793) was a renowned English engraver and artist known for his etchings and mezzotints, particularly those depicting portraits and landscapes.

The name Parkins has also been associated with various places in England, such as Parkins Ghyll in West Yorkshire, a small valley named after the family who owned land in the area. Additionally, the village of Perkins in Warwickshire may have derived its name from the Parkins surname or vice versa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parkins

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

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 Parkins 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 Parkins 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 Parkins was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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