DAKIN
Dakin
Overview:
Dakin is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Dack", meaning "day." The addition of the suffix "-kin" is a diminutive ending signifying "son of," thus creating the meaning "son of Dack." Over the centuries, the name has undergone variations in spelling, such as Dakyn, Daikin, and Deakin.
History:
The Dakin surname can be traced back to the early Middle Ages when surnames started to become hereditary in England. Records indicate that individuals bearing the name Dakin were found primarily in the northern counties of England, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire.
The Dakin family likely belonged to the working class, with occupations ranging from agricultural workers to tradespeople. The name Dakin could also be associated with individuals who were known for having a particular personality trait or physical characteristic linked to the personal name "Dack."
Notable Individuals:
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Sir William Dakin (1896–1950): A British zoologist renowned for his research on marine biology. Dakin made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the study of marine invertebrates.
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John Dakin (b. 1955): A British artist known for his landscape paintings that capture the beauty of the English countryside. Dakin's work has been exhibited in galleries across the United Kingdom.
Modern-Day Dakins:
Today, individuals with the surname Dakin can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name has retained its historical significance and continues to be passed down through generations as a symbol of heritage and family lineage.
There are approximately 4,061 people named Dakin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,299th most common surname in Britain. Around 62 in a million people in Britain are named Dakin.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Claire
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gwendoline
- Helen
- Joanne
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Daykin
- Dakins
- Dakan
- Dackin
- Dackins
- Daickins
- Adkin
- Daki
- Dakini
- Dacan
- Dacon
- Dagan
- Dagane
- Dagani
- Daggan
- Daggen
- Daghini
- Dagon
- Daken
- Dakeyne
- Dakic
- Dakik
- Daking
- Dakings
- Dakis
- Dakon
- Dakyns
- Dalkin
- Dalking
- Dalkins
- Daquin
- Daskin
- Daugan
- Daughan
- Daukin
- Dawkin
- Dayken
- Daykins
- Deacan
- Deackin
- Deacon
- Deaconu
- Deagan
- Deagon
- Deaken
- Deakin
- Deaking
- Deakins
- Deakon
- Deaquino
- Decaen
- Decan
- Decane
- Decani
- Decanio
- Decann
- Decano
- Deccon
- Deckin
- Deckins
- Deckon
- Decoene
- Decon
- Deecon
- Deegan
- Deegon
- Deegun
- Deeken
- Deekin
- Deekins
- Degan
- Degani
- Degano
- Deggan
- Deghan
- Degon
- Degun
- Dehghan
- Dehghani
- Dehkan
- Deigan
- Deighan
- Dekan
- Dekany
- Deken
- Dekin
- Deking
- Dekins
- Deogan
- Deogon
- Deogun
- Deykin
- Diacon
- Diacono
- Diaconu
- Diagana
- Dicanio
- Dickan
- Dicken
- Dickin
- Dickon
- Dicon
- Diegan
- Diegano
- Dieghan
- Digan
- Diggan
- Diggen
- Diggin
- Diggon
- Digon
- Diken
- Dikken
- Diokno
- Doakin
- Docan
- Docken
- Dockin
- Dogan
- Dogani
- Doggan
- Doghan
- Dogon
- Dogun
- Dokania
- Doken
- Dokin
- Dokken
- Doogan
- Dooghan
- Dookun
- Dougan
- Douggan
- Douggen
- Doughan
- Doukani
- Doukin
- Dowgun
- Dowkin
- Doygun
- Ducan
- Ducken
- Duckin
- Ducon
- Dugan
- Duggan
- Duggen
- Duggin
- Duggna
- Duggon
- Duggun
- Dughan
- Dugon
- Duigan
- Duiggen
- Duken
- Dukin
- Duquenne
- Duygun
- Dykin
- Tacagni
- Taccone
- Tacconi
- Tacon
- Tagan
- Taghan
- Tagon
- Takan
- Takano
- Taken
- Takin
- Takken
- Takon
- Teagan
- Teegan
- Tegan
- Teggin
- Tegon
- Tekcan
- Tekin
- Ticken
- Tieken
- Tigani
- Tigano
- Tiggin
- Tiquin
- Togan
- Toggin
- Togun
- Tokan
- Token
- Toukan
- Toukin
- Touqan
- Tucken
- Tughan
- Tukana
- Tuqan
- Tycon
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.