Adkin Surname
Approximately 1,750 people bear this surname
Adkin Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. The son of Adam, from the nick. Addy, diminutive Adkin, sharpened to Atkin. There is no need of course to prove this, but it is interesting to note the following: 'Adam le Fullere,' a citizen of London, is twice referred to as Adekin le Fullere (1073, Hundred Rolls).
Read More About This SurnameAdkin Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1,063 | 1:52,416 | 6,431 |
| United States | 262 | 1:1,383,431 | 95,756 |
| Canada | 199 | 1:185,154 | 18,322 |
| Russia | 66 | 1:2,183,683 | 132,197 |
| Australia | 54 | 1:499,920 | 37,885 |
| Scotland | 22 | 1:243,355 | 12,191 |
| Uganda | 13 | 1:3,003,021 | 81,551 |
| Germany | 9 | 1:8,945,051 | 266,530 |
| South Africa | 9 | 1:6,019,745 | 157,966 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7 | 1:853,236 | 52,732 |
| Honduras | 5 | 1:1,763,288 | 5,823 |
| Jersey | 5 | 1:19,840 | 3,614 |
| Kazakhstan | 4 | 1:4,420,624 | 134,293 |
| Malta | 4 | 1:107,568 | 1,849 |
| Wales | 4 | 1:773,633 | 29,106 |
| Uzbekistan | 4 | 1:7,732,286 | 43,643 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 1:2,264,162 | 49,210 |
| Spain | 2 | 1:23,376,018 | 128,922 |
| Sweden | 2 | 1:4,923,378 | 241,212 |
| Thailand | 2 | 1:35,319,172 | 966,191 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Yemen | 1 | 1:26,425,294 | 55,147 |
| Turkey | 1 | 1:77,821,422 | 191,047 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 1:610,626 | 30,336 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1:1,845,036 | 20,648 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1:178,643,885 | 213,220 |
| Morocco | 1 | 1:34,476,099 | 111,471 |
| Israel | 1 | 1:8,557,634 | 182,558 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1:32,153,183 | 60,828 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 621 | 1:39,252 | 5,012 |
| Scotland | 6 | 1:623,869 | 16,225 |
| Wales | 6 | 1:261,403 | 9,165 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 182 | 1:275,927 | 22,362 |
Adkin (20) may also be a first name.
Adkin Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. The son of Adam, from the nick. Addy, diminutive Adkin, sharpened to Atkin. There is no need of course to prove this, but it is interesting to note the following: 'Adam le Fullere,' a citizen of London, is twice referred to as Adekin le Fullere (1073, Hundred Rolls). Six centuries ago Adam probably ranked as second or third favourite among boys' names throughout England. In the north it attained a most remarkable pre-eminence. Four Adams are mentioned in the revenues of Conishead Priory, A. D. 1256 (West's Furness, pp. 192, 195). No fewer than six Adams figure as benefactors of Furness Abbey, circa 1290 (ibid). The everyday form was Adekin, then Adkin, and finally Atkin (see Addison).
Geoffrey Adekyn, 10 Ric. II, Norfolk: History of Norfolk.
William Adekyn, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
Willelmus Adkynson, 1379: Poll Tax of Howdenshire.
Edmund Adkynson, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
Hatkyn Benete, 1379: ibid.
The following come together: —
Johannes Attekyson, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
Alicia soror Adekynson, 1379: ibid.
1680. Married — William Deevy and Elizabeth Adkins: St. Dionis Backchurch.
1709. Elizabeth, d. of John Adkison: St. James, Clerkenwell.
1718. Married — George Handaye and Mary Adkisson: St. Michael, Cornhill.
A double diminutive of Adam, q.v. (English diminutive suff. -kin].
A diminutive of Adam. See termination Kin.
Atkinson. —Essentially a north country name, prevailing in the counties north of the Wash and the Mersey, and having its principal home in the counties of Durham, Cumberland, and Westmoreland. It is scantily represented across the border.
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Adkin Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Adkin Come From? nationality or country of origin
Adkin (Russian: Адкин) is more frequently found in England than any other country or territory. It may also occur in the variant forms:. Click here to see other potential spellings of Adkin.
How Common Is The Last Name Adkin? popularity and diffusion
Adkin is the 231,065th most common last name on a worldwide basis It is held by approximately 1 in 4,164,312 people. Adkin is mostly found in Europe, where 67 percent of Adkin reside; 63 percent reside in Northern Europe and 63 percent reside in British Isles. It is also the 2,446,817th most frequently used first name throughout the world, borne by 20 people.
The last name Adkin is most widespread in England, where it is carried by 1,063 people, or 1 in 52,416. In England it is most prevalent in: Nottinghamshire, where 18 percent live, Greater London, where 12 percent live and Derbyshire, where 11 percent live. Not including England this last name is found in 31 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 15 percent live and Canada, where 11 percent live.
Adkin Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Adkin has changed over time. In England the number of people carrying the Adkin surname expanded 171 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it expanded 144 percent between 1880 and 2014; in Scotland it expanded 367 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Wales it fell 33 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Adkin Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Adkin last name are 19.9% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than the national average, with 66.67% registered to vote for the party.
The amount Adkin earn in different countries varies notably. In South Africa they earn 1.34% less than the national average, earning R 234,444 per year; in United States they earn 11.97% less than the national average, earning $37,985 USD per year and in Canada they earn 3.84% more than the national average, earning $51,589 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adkina | 91 | 768 | / |
| Gadkin | 91 | 14 | / |
| Adking | 91 | 5 | / |
| Adkinn | 91 | 4 | / |
| Adkind | 91 | 4 | / |
| Adkisn | 91 | 3 | / |
| Aidkin | 91 | 2 | / |
| Hadkin | 91 | 1 | / |
| Audkin | 91 | 1 | / |
| Aadkin | 91 | 1 | / |
| Adtkin | 91 | 0 | / |
| Adkink | 91 | 0 | / |
| Gadkina | 83 | 4 | / |
| Aidking | 83 | 1 | / |
| Atkin | 80 | 14,421 | / |
| Edkin | 80 | 311 | / |
| Adkyn | 80 | 9 | / |
| Odkin | 80 | 8 | / |
| Adkne | 80 | 4 | / |
| Adken | 80 | 2 | / |
| Aadkinne | 77 | 1 | / |
| Godkin | 73 | 1,896 | / |
| Hodkin | 73 | 1,216 | / |
| Aitkin | 73 | 682 | / |
| Atkina | 73 | 222 | / |
| Atkind | 73 | 45 | / |
| Hatkin | 73 | 33 | / |
| Gatkin | 73 | 21 | / |
| Adkyna | 73 | 13 | / |
| Attkin | 73 | 4 | / |
| Aytkin | 73 | 4 | / |
| Adquin | 73 | 4 | / |
| Hadkyn | 73 | 2 | / |
| Agykin | 73 | 1 | / |
| Odking | 73 | 1 | / |
| Edkinn | 73 | 1 | / |
| Autkin | 73 | 1 | / |
| Atkisn | 73 | 1 | / |
| Atckin | 73 | 1 | / |
| Gadken | 73 | 0 | / |
| Aytekin | 67 | 35,644 | / |
| Goodkin | 67 | 430 | / |
| Haitkin | 67 | 32 | / |
| Godkina | 67 | 19 | / |
| Hadkyna | 67 | 5 | / |
| Gatkina | 67 | 5 | / |
| Hodkina | 67 | 4 | / |
| Gautkin | 67 | 2 | / |
| Ashtkin | 67 | 2 | / |
| Hodking | 67 | 2 | / |
| Adcn | 67 | 1 | / |
| Audchin | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hoodkin | 67 | 1 | / |
| Aitekin | 67 | 1 | / |
| Aitkina | 67 | 1 | / |
| Haetkin | 67 | 1 | / |
| Adqn | 67 | 1 | / |
| Odkn | 67 | 1 | / |
| Edkn | 67 | 1 | / |
| Aitking | 67 | 0 | / |
Adkin Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Adkin in the Russian language | ||
| Адкин | adkin | - |
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