Perkins is a surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon corruption of the kin of Pierre (from Pierre kin to Pierrekin to Perkins), introduced into England by the Norman Conquest. It is found throughout mid- and southern England.

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• Fictional characters
• See also

Another derivation comes from the Welsh Perthyn, relative or belonging to a particular person or family, and also thought to be the Anglicized form of Peredur, from medieval Welsh.

People

Fictional characters

• Ann Perkins, in the American sitcom Parks and Recreation
• Emma Perkins, protagonist in the musical The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
• Harry Perkins, principal character in the novel and TV adaptation A Very British Coup
• Joe Perkins (Santa Barbara), on the American soap opera Santa Barbara
• Ma Perkins, star of the radio soap opera from 1933 to 1960
• Perch Perkins, a news anchorman in the TV series SpongeBob SquarePants
• Polly Perkins (comics character), protagonist of the American comic strip Polly and Her Pals
• Polly Perkins, a servant maid in the 1864 musical-hall song "Pretty Polly Perkins of Paddington Green"
• Quinn Perkins, on the television series Scandal
• Rosie Perkins, protagonist in the 2023 film Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea
• Perkins, a character in the Harry Potter books
• Mr. Perkins, live-action host of Thomas & Friends
• Ms. Perkins, one of the lesser antagonists in the movie "John Wick"

See also

• Perkin (disambiguation)
• Perkin (surname)
• Parkin (surname)
• Parkins

Surname list

This page lists people with the surname Perkins.
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