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

Parkison, 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 Parkison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parkison in America

Parkison is the 20792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parkison surname appeared 1,270 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Parkison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parkison 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 Parkison

The surname Parkison has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English term "parroc," which means "park" or "enclosed area." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers may have lived near or worked on a park or enclosed land.

The name Parkison is believed to have first appeared in written records during the 13th century. One of the earliest known mentions was in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire, where a person named Richard Parkisone was documented in 1273.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Parkinson, Parkingson, and Parkynson. These variations often reflect local dialects and the preferences of record keepers.

One notable historical reference to the name Parkison can be found in the records of the Yorkshire Archaeological and Topographical Association, which mention a William Parkison living in the village of Marton in the early 15th century.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Parkison was John Parkison, born around 1520 in Lincolnshire, England. He was a farmer and landowner who played a role in the local community.

Another notable figure was Thomas Parkison, born in 1567 in Nottinghamshire. He was a prominent merchant and trader who established successful business ventures in London.

In the 17th century, a clergyman named Richard Parkison, born in 1632 in Gloucestershire, gained recognition for his religious writings and sermons.

During the 18th century, a botanist named John Parkison, born in 1745 in Yorkshire, made significant contributions to the study of plants and their classification.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Parkison was the English chemist and inventor James Parkison, born in 1796 in Lancashire. He developed several innovative processes in the textile industry and held numerous patents.

As the name Parkison spread throughout England, it also found its way to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to various parts of the world through migration and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parkison

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

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

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