Atkin Surname
Approximately 14,421 people bear this surname
Atkin 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 SurnameAtkin Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 7,278 | 1:7,656 | 1,123 |
| United States | 3,261 | 1:111,150 | 12,085 |
| Australia | 1,409 | 1:19,159 | 2,650 |
| Canada | 534 | 1:68,999 | 7,922 |
| New Zealand | 361 | 1:12,544 | 2,188 |
| Turkey | 299 | 1:260,272 | 17,820 |
| Israel | 209 | 1:40,946 | 5,587 |
| Russia | 192 | 1:750,641 | 62,731 |
| Solomon Islands | 174 | 1:3,334 | 359 |
| Scotland | 150 | 1:35,692 | 3,478 |
| Wales | 146 | 1:21,195 | 2,251 |
| South Africa | 79 | 1:685,794 | 49,549 |
| Northern Ireland | 56 | 1:32,947 | 3,302 |
| France | 29 | 1:2,290,439 | 180,028 |
| Belgium | 29 | 1:396,436 | 41,978 |
| Ivory Coast | 26 | 1:887,355 | 22,826 |
| Panama | 25 | 1:156,490 | 5,002 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12 | 1:763,523 | 25,625 |
| Germany | 12 | 1:6,708,788 | 223,026 |
| India | 11 | 1:69,733,217 | 610,955 |
| Thailand | 9 | 1:7,848,705 | 447,191 |
| Qatar | 9 | 1:262,000 | 30,726 |
| Isle of Man | 7 | 1:12,260 | 2,387 |
| Chile | 6 | 1:2,936,079 | 35,997 |
| Guyana | 6 | 1:127,037 | 7,965 |
| Jersey | 5 | 1:19,840 | 3,614 |
| Denmark | 5 | 1:1,128,943 | 52,970 |
| Belarus | 4 | 1:2,375,265 | 105,497 |
| Singapore | 4 | 1:1,376,926 | 28,409 |
| Hong Kong | 4 | 1:1,833,871 | 6,220 |
| Brazil | 4 | 1:53,518,583 | 632,670 |
| Japan | 4 | 1:31,961,073 | 53,820 |
| Kazakhstan | 4 | 1:4,420,624 | 134,293 |
| Spain | 4 | 1:11,688,009 | 116,470 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 1:2,737,638 | 105,941 |
| Taiwan | 3 | 1:7,814,915 | 41,694 |
| Sweden | 3 | 1:3,282,252 | 190,759 |
| Malaysia | 3 | 1:9,831,408 | 269,765 |
| Poland | 2 | 1:19,004,374 | 199,659 |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 1:2,390,034 | 10,205 |
| Nigeria | 2 | 1:88,571,379 | 625,098 |
| Jamaica | 2 | 1:1,434,974 | 11,081 |
| Italy | 2 | 1:30,578,344 | 160,757 |
| Indonesia | 2 | 1:66,124,597 | 756,638 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1 | 1:1,363,975 | 22,013 |
| Bahamas | 1 | 1:391,751 | 2,737 |
| Tonga | 1 | 1:107,313 | 791 |
| Azerbaijan | 1 | 1:9,649,122 | 47,873 |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 1:30,929,142 | 67,786 |
| Vanuatu | 1 | 1:263,276 | 2,086 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 1 | 1:99,171 | 2,137 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1:15,438,240 | 133,260 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1:32,153,183 | 60,828 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
| Czechia | 1 | 1:10,633,469 | 206,023 |
| Egypt | 1 | 1:91,935,754 | 132,737 |
| Cook Islands | 1 | 1:18,179 | 1,485 |
| Estonia | 1 | 1:1,321,804 | 40,178 |
| Faroe Islands | 1 | 1:48,998 | 2,049 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Jordan | 1 | 1:8,842,437 | 26,010 |
| Kenya | 1 | 1:46,179,900 | 103,372 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1:51,240,256 | 8,015 |
| Latvia | 1 | 1:2,050,046 | 60,295 |
| Libya | 1 | 1:6,243,974 | 6,186 |
| Lithuania | 1 | 1:3,034,588 | 47,401 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Portugal | 1 | 1:10,418,241 | 25,048 |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 1:6,978,905 | 86,260 |
| Samoa | 1 | 1:193,808 | 1,089 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 38 | 1:116,575 | 6,975 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 3,968 | 1:6,143 | 947 |
| Scotland | 19 | 1:197,011 | 7,414 |
| Wales | 11 | 1:142,583 | 5,610 |
| Isle of Man | 9 | 1:6,030 | 597 |
| Jersey | 1 | 1:51,882 | 3,898 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 477 | 1:105,280 | 10,575 |
Atkin (175) may also be a first name.
Atkin 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 (with d sharpened to t), q.v.; also of Arthur, q.v.
(English) The son of little Ad, a pet form of Adam (red earth).
Camden derives it from At, a familiar abbreviation of Arthur, and kins, a diminutive, signifying a child, having the same meaning as the German kind, a child, an infant, i. e., the son of Arthur, so Wilkins, Simpkins, etc.
Atkins,Adkins. —A characteristic surname of the midland and eastern counties, being at present most relatively numerous in Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Lincolnshire. Its place is taken in the north of England by Atkinson. These names are regarded as diminutives of Adam.
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.
Atkin Demographics
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Atkin Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Atkin Come From? nationality or country of origin
Atkin (Arabic: اتكن, Russian: Аткин) is found in England more than any other country/territory. It can be found as a variant:. Click here for other potential spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Atkin? popularity and diffusion
It is the 36,570th most commonly used surname at a global level, held by around 1 in 505,343 people. The surname Atkin is primarily found in Europe, where 55 percent of Atkin are found; 53 percent are found in Northern Europe and 53 percent are found in British Isles. It is also the 690,096th most widespread first name worldwide It is held by 175 people.
Atkin is most commonly occurring in England, where it is borne by 7,278 people, or 1 in 7,656. In England it is mostly concentrated in: Lincolnshire, where 12 percent reside, South Yorkshire, where 9 percent reside and Nottinghamshire, where 7 percent reside. Apart from England this surname is found in 73 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 23 percent reside and Australia, where 10 percent reside.
Atkin Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Atkin has changed through the years. In England the number of people carrying the Atkin last name grew 183 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it grew 684 percent between 1880 and 2014; in Scotland it grew 789 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Wales it grew 1,327 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Ireland it declined 97 percent between 1901 and 2014.
Atkin Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those bearing the surname is chiefly Anglican (61%) in Ireland and Orthodox (100%) in Russia.
In The United States those holding the Atkin last name are 13.62% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 60.39% registered to vote for the party.
The amount Atkin earn in different countries varies notably. In South Africa they earn 31.56% more than the national average, earning R 312,648 per year; in United States they earn 11.11% more than the national average, earning $47,943 USD per year and in Canada they earn 7.72% more than the national average, earning $53,517 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin | 91 | 682 | / |
| Atkina | 91 | 222 | / |
| Atkind | 91 | 45 | / |
| Hatkin | 91 | 33 | / |
| Gatkin | 91 | 21 | / |
| Aytkin | 91 | 4 | / |
| Attkin | 91 | 4 | / |
| Atckin | 91 | 1 | / |
| Autkin | 91 | 1 | / |
| Atkisn | 91 | 1 | / |
| Adtkin | 91 | 0 | / |
| Aytekin | 83 | 35,644 | / |
| Haitkin | 83 | 32 | / |
| Gatkina | 83 | 5 | / |
| Gautkin | 83 | 2 | / |
| Ashtkin | 83 | 2 | / |
| Aitkina | 83 | 1 | / |
| Aitekin | 83 | 1 | / |
| Haetkin | 83 | 1 | / |
| Aitking | 83 | 0 | / |
| Adkin | 80 | 1,750 | / |
| Etkin | 80 | 1,000 | / |
| Otkin | 80 | 137 | / |
| Atken | 80 | 54 | / |
| Atkyn | 80 | 8 | / |
| Atcin | 80 | 2 | / |
| Atqin | 80 | 1 | / |
| Aytekkin | 77 | 1 | / |
| Ahatkina | 77 | 1 | / |
| Aitken | 73 | 36,514 | / |
| Adkina | 73 | 768 | / |
| Atchin | 73 | 387 | / |
| Gotkin | 73 | 283 | / |
| Otkina | 73 | 88 | / |
| Ettkin | 73 | 28 | / |
| Aitcin | 73 | 27 | / |
| Atkyna | 73 | 17 | / |
| Gadkin | 73 | 14 | / |
| Ootkin | 73 | 12 | / |
| Outkin | 73 | 9 | / |
| Adking | 73 | 5 | / |
| Attken | 73 | 4 | / |
| Adkinn | 73 | 4 | / |
| Adkind | 73 | 4 | / |
| Adkisn | 73 | 3 | / |
| Aidkin | 73 | 2 | / |
| Oetkin | 73 | 2 | / |
| Ostkin | 73 | 2 | / |
| Hetkin | 73 | 2 | / |
| Agykin | 73 | 1 | / |
| Ötking | 73 | 1 | / |
| Hotkin | 73 | 1 | / |
| Attkne | 73 | 1 | / |
| Aadkin | 73 | 1 | / |
| Audkin | 73 | 1 | / |
| Hadkin | 73 | 1 | / |
| Atkeen | 73 | 1 | / |
| Otking | 73 | 0 | / |
| Gatken | 73 | 0 | / |
| Adkink | 73 | 0 | / |
| Gootkin | 67 | 79 | / |
| Gotkina | 67 | 58 | / |
| Hatchin | 67 | 33 | / |
| Öttking | 67 | 30 | / |
| Hootkin | 67 | 27 | / |
| Houtkin | 67 | 26 | / |
| Outkina | 67 | 22 | / |
| Goutkin | 67 | 20 | / |
| Autchin | 67 | 5 | / |
| Ayteken | 67 | 4 | / |
| Gadkina | 67 | 4 | / |
| Hatkyna | 67 | 4 | / |
| Aitchin | 67 | 2 | / |
| Aidking | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hothkin | 67 | 1 | / |
| Gottkin | 67 | 0 | / |
| Aitcken | 67 | 0 | / |
Atkin Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Atkin in the Russian language | ||
| Аткин | atkin | - |
| Atkin in the Arabic language | ||
| اتكن | atkn | - |
| اتكين | atkyn | - |
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