Parke
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Parke
Parke is a surname derived from the Old English word "pearroc" or Middle English "park," meaning an enclosed piece of land or hunting ground, originally denoting someone who worked in or lived near a park.
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Etymology
Parke is a surname derived from the Old English word "pearroc" or Middle English "park," meaning an enclosed piece of land or hunting ground, originally denoting someone who worked in or lived near a park. The name is primarily English in origin and has been used across English-speaking cultures since medieval times, with no specific religious association.
Parke currently ranks #13,653 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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