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Parker name meaning
Last Name
336k
in the U.S.
in 2010
336k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Parker mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Parker
User Submitted Origins
English
55%
American
35%
Irish
10%
User Submitted Meanings
- 5 people from the United States and Turkey agree the name Parker is of American origin and means "Park keeper".
- A user from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Parker is of English origin and means "Park keeper; keeper of the park".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Parker means "English park keeper".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Parker is of French origin and means "'Park Keeper', or forester. A game warden for nobility to hunt, manage animals and prevent/punish poaching on noble lands. Originally brought to England with the Norman invasion of 1066".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Parker is of Irish origin and means "The keeper of the park".
- 2 people from the United States and Australia agree the name Parker is of English origin and means "Park ranger".
- A user from Rwanda says the name Parker is of African origin and means "Keeper".
- According to a user from Tennessee, U.S., the name Parker is of Berber origin and means "Ranger".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Parker means "Constantly tired".
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name Parker is of American origin and means "the best".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Park"er
The keeper of a park.
Other Dictionary Sources
- United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967)
- United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
Wiktionary
- An occupational surname for a gamekeeper.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name.
- A town, the county seat of La Paz County, Arizona, United States.
- A home rule municipality of Douglas County, Colorado, United States.
- A city in Bay County, Florida, United States.
- A small city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States.
- A small city in Linn County, Kansas, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Scott County, Missouri, United States.
- A small city in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States.
- A census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Turner County, South Dakota.
- A city in Collin County, Texas, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington, United States.
- A Parker-brand pen.
Notable Persons Named Parker
Notable Persons Named Parker
Parker Posey
Parker Posey is an actress and musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1991 to present. Parker was given the name Parker Christian Posey on November 8th, 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Parker Stevenson
Parker Stevenson is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1972 to present. Parker was given the name Richard Stevenson Parker, Jr. on June 4th, 1952 in Philadelphia.
Parker Young
Parker Young is an actor and model. He was most prominent from 2008 to present. Parker was born on August 16th, 1988 in Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Parker Otto Ackley
Parker Otto Ackley was a gunsmith and author. Parker was born on May 25th, 1903 in Granville, New York. He died on August 23rd, 1989.
Parker Lundgren
Parker Lundgren is a progressive metal and punk rock musician. He plays Gibson SG, Dean Cadillac, and ESP Eclipse. He has been prominent since 2000. Parker was born Parker Lundgren on December 28th, 1986 in Port Townsend, Washington, United States.
Parker Griffith
Parker was born on August 6th, 1942 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Parker
Notable Persons With the Last Name Parker
Peter Benjamin Parker
Peter Benjamin Parker is a comics character.
Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow
Bonnie was given the name Bonnie Elizabeth Parker on October 1st, 1910 in Rowena, Texas. They left this life on May 23rd, 1934.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker is an actress, producer, and designer. She has had major accomplishments since 1974. Sarah was born on March 25th, 1965 in Nelsonville, Ohio, United States.
Mary-Louise Parker
Mary-Louise Parker is an actress. She has been prominent since 1988. Mary-Louise was born on August 2nd, 1964 in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, U.S.
Jamie Parker
Jamie was born in 1979 in Middlesbrough.
Sean Parker
Sean Parker is an entrepreneur and investor. Sean was born on December 3rd, 1979 in Herndon, Virginia.
- Trey ParkerActor
- Nate ParkerActor
- Charlie ParkerMusician
- Tony ParkerBasketball Player
- Molly ParkerActress
- Kevin ParkerMusician
- KRS-OneRapping
- Dorothy ParkerAuthor
- Jabari ParkerBasketball Player
- Nicole Ari ParkerActress
- Candace ParkerBasketball Player
- Fess ParkerActor
- Scott ParkerSoccer Player
- Eleanor ParkerActress
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Parker | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 69.17% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 24.79% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.88% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.35% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.26% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Parker
People with the last name Parker are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Parker
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