Parkyns Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Ancestors listed as Parkyns are often found as Parkins a generation earlier.

What does the surname Parkyns mean?

In origin, the name means “Son of Perkin (little Peter)”.

How is Parkyns related to Parkins?

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Parkyns has “y” where Parkins has “i”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Does every Parkyns family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Parkins surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Parkyns family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.