What is surname park?

The surname Park is of English, Scottish, and Irish origin. It is derived from the Middle English and Old English word "P(a)arc," which refers to an area of land enclosed by a fence or a park. It was therefore first used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a park.

In addition to this, the surname Park is also a shortened form of a number of different surnames, including Parkinson, Parks, and Parkin.

The surname Park is most common in the United States, followed by South Korea, where it is the 3rd most popular surname. In the United States, it ranks as the 128th most common surname. Notable people with the surname Park include American musician Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, South Korean soloist Park Ji-min, and South Korean football player Park Ji-sung.