Name Meaning & Origin
"Perkins is a surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon corruption of the kin of Pierre, introduced into England by the Norman Conquest"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Perkins is a surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon corruption of the kin of Pierre, introduced into England by the Norman Conquest. It is found throughout mid- and southern England.
Perkins is a surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon corruption of the kin of Pierre, introduced into England by the Norman Conquest. It is found throughout mid- and southern England.
Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.
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Root element "Perkins" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Perkins is a surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon corruption of the kin of Pierre, introduced into England by the Norman Conquest".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~79 people named Perkins in the US. Peaked in 1921 with 10 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Perkins is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 6.
Perkins is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 79 people in the United States are named Perkins. The name peaked in 1921 with 10 recorded uses.
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