Parkman

English occupational name

"park-keeper"

Parkman Origin and Meaning

The name Parkman is a boy's name.

Parkman is an uncommon masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins. Like many surname names, it has occupational roots, originally referring to someone who was a park-keeper or who lived near a park (combining 'park' with 'man'). It gained some recognition through Francis Parkman, a notable 19th-century American historian. As a first name, Parkman fits into the trend of dignified surname usage that projects strength and professionalism. The name has a distinguished, somewhat academic quality while maintaining masculine strength. Parkman remains extremely rare as a first name, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical weight and a connection to nature through its 'park' element.