Perkins
Perkins is a common English surname, originally meaning "son of Perkin," a diminutive of Peter.
It appears in business names, most notably the American restaurant chain Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.
The name surfaces in various cultural contexts: Frances Perkins was the first female U.S.
Cabinet member; Anthony Perkins played Norman Bates in *Psycho*.
Hereditary portion of identity
- patronymicName from father's name
- EnglishBritain's native tongue
- genealogyStudy of family descent
- ancestryFamily line of descent
lineage · heritage · records · archives · census · immigration · birth records · death records
Place serving meals
- pancakesFlat griddled breakfast cakes
- dinerCasual American eatery
- chainLinked segments forming length
- breakfastDay's first eating
American · franchise · IHOP · Waffle House · maple syrup · coffee · brunch · roadside
One who revises text
- rockabillyHillbilly-influenced early rock
- notableWorthy of attention
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- famousWidely known, much recognized
family name
Hereditary portion of identity
- patronymicName from father's name
- EnglishBritain's native tongue
- genealogyStudy of family descent
ancestry · lineage · heritage · records · archives · census · immigration · birth records · death records · marriage records
restaurant
Place serving meals
breakfast · American · franchise · IHOP · Waffle House · maple syrup · coffee · brunch · roadside · 24-hour
editor
One who revises text
- rockabillyHillbilly-influenced early rock
- notableWorthy of attention
- distinguishedNotable and respected
famous · historical · legacy
- Breakfast SpotsIHOP, Waffle House, pancake houses, diners, Bob Evans
- Casual RestaurantsTGI Friday's, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Red Robin, Buffalo Wild Wings
- Engine MakersPratt & Whitney, Tecumseh, Hercules, Kohler, Caterpillar
- family restaurantsIHOP, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, Golden Corral
- diesel enginesturbo diesel, fuel injector, glow plug, direct injection, injector
- fast foodMcDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, KFC