<Tr> <Th> Region of origin </Th> <Td> England </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Footnotes: Frequency & comparisons: </Td> </Tr> <P> Parker is a surname of English origin, derived from Old French with the meaning "keeper of the park". "Parker" was also a nickname given to gamekeepers in medieval England . It is the 48th-most common surname in England . Within the United States, it is ranked as the 47th-most common surname . </P> <Ul> <Li> Alan Parker, English film director </Li> <Li> Alton B. Parker, American judge and presidential candidate </Li> <Li> Andrea Parker, American actress </Li> <Li> Anthony Parker (born 1975), American basketball player </Li> <Li> Arthur C. Parker, American archaeologist </Li> <Li> Bonnie Parker (1910--1934), American outlaw </Li> <Li> Buddy Lee Parker, the best - known ring name of American professional wrestler DeWayne Bruce (born 1962) </Li> </Ul>

Where did the last name parker come from