Auchinleck Surname
Approximately 155 people bear this surname
Auchinleck Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Auchinleck,' N.B. 'A singular contraction of the surname Auchinleck, borne by an ancient family "of that ilk" in Ayrshire. Sir Edmund Affleck, created baronet in 1782, was sixth in descent from Sir John Auchinleck, son of Gilbert A.
Read More About This SurnameAuchinleck Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 77 | 1:478,514 | 41,057 |
| United States | 46 | 1:7,879,542 | 351,394 |
| Scotland | 22 | 1:243,355 | 12,191 |
| Australia | 7 | 1:3,856,529 | 135,538 |
| England | 3 | 1:18,572,686 | 338,250 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 15 | 1:295,324 | 11,912 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 15 | 1:249,548 | 8,553 |
| England | 13 | 1:1,875,028 | 58,113 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 27 | 1:1,859,951 | 94,590 |
Auchinleck Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Auchinleck,' N.B. 'A singular contraction of the surname Auchinleck, borne by an ancient family "of that ilk" in Ayrshire. Sir Edmund Affleck, created baronet in 1782, was sixth in descent from Sir John Auchinleck, son of Gilbert A. of Auchinleck': Lower, Pat. Brit.
1679. Baptised — Andrew, ye son of Colonel Andrew Affleck (also spelled Aflick): St. Jas Ch. Barbadoes; Hotten's Lists of Emigrants.
1748. Married — William Darby and Mary Affleck: St. George, Hanover Square.
1749. — Thomas Affleck and Margaret Stuart: St. George's Chapel, Mayfair.
This surname is of twofold origin: (1) from the barony of Auchinleck in Ayrshire, and (2) from Afleck in Angus. Richard of Auchinlec was juror on an inquest held in 1263 before the sheriff of Lanark (Bain, I, 2677). Nicholas of Haghenlek mentioned in 1292 is probably Nicol de Achithelege of the county of Are who rendered homage in 1296 (Bain, II, p. 150,206). Patrick de Aghleke of Lanarkshire who also rendered homage in 1296 appears again as Patrick de Achenlek, juror on inquest at Lanark in 1303, and is probably the Patrick de Auuynlec who witnessed resignation of the lands of Grenryg c. 1311 (Bain, II, p. 206,372; Kelso, 195). In 1370 the lands of 'le Greynryg et de le Tathys' were resigned to Kelso Abbey by Adam de Aghynlek (Kelso, 514), Thomas of Awqwhynleke in 1436 witnessed a charter of lands in Peeblesshire (OPS., I, p. 521), Adam Auchinlek had a safe conduct to travel in England in 1451, Andrew Athelek and James Athelek of Scotland petitioned for safe conducts in 1464 (Bain, IV, 1232, 1343), and in 1486 William Achlek appears as a friar preacher in Aberdeen (REA., II, p. 300). John of Aghelek who did homage in 1306 is the first recorded of the Angus family of the name (Jervise, LL., p. 207—208). These Angus Afflecks were hereditary armour bearers to the earls of Crawford (ibid.). John Athlyk was burgess of Inverness in 1499 (Cawdor p. 102). Achinfleck 1536, Achinlek 1443, Achlec 1473, Afflect 1627, Aflek 1563, Athinkel (probably a miscopying) 1414, Athlek 1513, Auchinlech 1605, Auchinlok 1532, Auchlec 1485, Auchlek 1364, Authinlect 1595, Auchynfiek 1536, Authinlek 1590, Avthinlect 1610, Awchinlecke 1669, Efflek 1547, Hauchynlek 1505; Achleck, Achtinlek, Achynlek, Aithinleik, Aquinlek 1581, Athinleik, Athinlek, Athynlek, Auchenlek, Auchenleck, Auchinlec, Auchimlek, Auchleck, Auchtlek, Auchynlek, Awchlek.
A singular contraction of the surname Auchinleck, borne by an ancient family ' of that ilk' in Ayrshire. Sir Edmund Affleck created baronet in 1782, was sixth in descent from Sir John Auchinleck, son of Gilbert A. of Auchinleck. Baronetage.
A parish in Ayrshire. The surname is sometimes corrupted to Affleck, and is always so pronounced.
AUCHENLECK: Local: from the parish of Auchenleck in Ayrshire. Ach, a mound, and leac, a flat stone. Auchenleck appears to have been a place where the Druids held their services. The family are descended from Sir John Auchenleck, 1450.
(Gaelic and Celtic.) Local. Said to be a corruption of the name Auchinleck, which was assumed by the proprietors of the lands and barony of Auchinleck, near Dundee, in Angusshire, Scotland, The name is pronounced Affleck by the natives. (See Auchinleck.)
Local. A parish in Ayrshire, Scotland. The etymology of the name may be found in the Gaelic Ach, an elevation, a mound, or round hill, generally level at the top; and leac, a flat stone, a tombstone. In several parts of Ayrshire may be traced the remains of cairns, encampments, and Druidical circles. Auchinleck appears to have been one of those places where the ancient Celts and Druids held conventions, celebrated their festivals, and performed acts of worship.
(Scotch), Field or Graves of flag-stones?
A location name in Ayr.
Auchinleck Demographics
Average Auchinleck Salary in
United States
$27,875 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Auchinleck Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Auchinleck Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Auchinleck is found most frequently in Canada. It may be rendered as a variant:. For other potential spellings of Auchinleck click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Auchinleck? popularity and diffusion
The last name Auchinleck is the 1,403,590th most prevalent surname world-wide. It is borne by approximately 1 in 47,016,425 people. The last name Auchinleck is predominantly found in The Americas, where 79 percent of Auchinleck are found; 79 percent are found in North America and 74 percent are found in Anglo-North America.
The last name Auchinleck is most frequently held in Canada, where it is borne by 77 people, or 1 in 478,514. In Canada it is most common in: Newfoundland and Labrador, where 61 percent are found, British Columbia, where 18 percent are found and Quebec, where 10 percent are found. Other than Canada this last name occurs in 4 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 30 percent are found and Scotland, where 14 percent are found.
Auchinleck Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Auchinleck has changed over time. In The United States the number of people carrying the Auchinleck surname increased 170 percent between 1880 and 2014; in Scotland it increased 147 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in England it decreased 77 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Auchinleck Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those holding the Auchinleck surname is predominantly Anglican (60%) in Ireland.
In The United States those holding the Auchinleck surname are 33.23% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 80% registered to vote for the party.
The amount Auchinleck earn in different countries varies markedly. In United States they earn 35.4% less than the national average, earning $27,875 USD per year and in Canada they earn 8.74% more than the national average, earning $54,023 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auchinlick | 90 | 0 | / |
| Auchimleck | 90 | 0 | / |
| Auchinlech | 90 | 0 | / |
| Auchinlach | 80 | 1 | / |
| Auchenlick | 80 | 0 | / |
| Achinlike | 74 | 1 | / |
| Ochunleke | 63 | 1 | / |
| Acha Inalegwu | 61 | 5 | / |
| Ochounleke | 60 | 14 | / |
| Ochoanolck | 60 | 1 | / |
| Uchani Alaca | 55 | 1 | / |
| Oche Inalegwu | 52 | 1 | / |
| Eichenholc | 50 | 23 | / |
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