BASKIN
Baskin
Baskin is a British surname of uncertain origin and meaning. The surname is not commonly found in England, and its roots may lie in other nations or cultures.
The earliest documented instances of the surname "Baskin" can be found in census and birth records from the 19th and 20th centuries. While the specific origins of the name remain unclear, it is thought to have Germanic or Celtic roots, possibly deriving from an occupational or locational identifier.
Variant spellings of the name such as "Baskins" or "Basquin" have been documented in historical records, indicating potential linguistic shifts or regional variations in the use of the surname.
Individuals bearing the surname Baskin have been linked to various professions and backgrounds, with some achieving notable recognition in fields such as academia, the arts, or business. However, the overall prevalence of the name in British genealogical records remains relatively low, suggesting that the Baskin family may be a smaller or more geographically dispersed lineage.
Further research into the etymology and historical distribution of the Baskin surname may shed additional light on its significance within the broader context of British surnames and genealogical studies.
There are approximately 69 people named Baskin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Baskin.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Edward
- Geoffrey
- Jeremy
- Stanley
- Tino
Female
- Adrianne
- Emily
- Estelle
- Patricia
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.