Perkens

Perkens is a surname of English origin. It is related to Perkins and is believed to have developed as a patronymic form from Perkin, a medieval diminutive of Peter. The suffix -s in this case signals “son of Perkin” or a family name derived from an ancestor named Perkin.

Historically, the form Perkens appears in late medieval English records, reflecting the common pattern of spelling variation in that period. Over time, Perkins became the predominant spelling in most English-speaking regions, while Perkens remained a relatively rare variant.

In contemporary usage, Perkens is found mainly among genealogical records and in families tracing their lineage to historical English roots. It is far less common than Perkins and tends to be concentrated in diaspora communities with historic English ancestry. There are no widely recognized places, institutions, or organizations named Perkens.

For those researching the name, related forms include Perkins and Perkin. The name is connected to the given name Peter through the diminutive Perkin.