Parker Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Parker name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Parker coat of arms.
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Origin of the Parker name
Parker is an English occupational surname for a park keeper or gamekeeper, from Old French parquier. Medieval parks were enclosed hunting grounds, and the parker managed the deer and game. The name is common throughout England and is widespread in the United States and Australia.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Parker name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Parker name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Parker name FAQ
What does the Parker name mean?
Park keeper, gamekeeper. Common variants include Parkes, Parkman, Parkers.
Where does the Parker surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Parker coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Parker crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Parker coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.