TheNameDBParker
OccupationalMeaning
A keeper or warden of a park, typically a nobleman's hunting preserve or estate.
Etymology
Derived from Old French 'parc' and the agent suffix '-er,' indicating one who maintains or guards a park. The surname emerged in medieval England when parks were valuable assets requiring dedicated management.
About the Parker Surname
Parker was an important occupational surname for those employed to manage and protect aristocratic hunting parks and estates. The role was significant in medieval and early modern England, making it a relatively common hereditary surname.
Distribution
Widespread across England and very common in the United States, Canada, and other English-speaking nations.