Daykin

Daykin is a British surname that is of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Daecen," which means "deacon." It is believed that the surname Daykin was originally used to denote someone who was a deacon or who worked in a religious capacity.

The first recorded instance of the Daykin surname dates back to the early 13th century in England, specifically in the county of Norfolk. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom.

Individuals with the surname Daykin can be found in different walks of life, including business, academia, and the arts. The Daykin name has also branched out to different countries due to migration and globalisation.

Variants of the surname Daykin include Dakin and Deakin, reflecting different regional pronunciations and spelling changes over time.

The Daykin surname continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the ancestral connection to its Anglo-Saxon roots.

There are approximately 1,946 people named Daykin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,305th most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Daykin.

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
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • Thomas

Female

  • Amanda
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Joanne
  • Lois
  • Margaret
  • Maria
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Patricia
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Suzanne
  • Wendy

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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