Deakins

Deakins is a surname of English origin. It is believed to have originated from the medieval personal name "Dakin", which in turn is derived from the name "David". The surname Deakins is classified as a patronymic surname, denoting descent from an ancestor named Dakin.

History and Distribution

The earliest recorded instances of the Deakins surname in England date back to the 13th century. The name has historically been most commonly found in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire.

Notable Individuals

  • Roger Deakins (b. 1949) - A highly acclaimed British cinematographer, Roger Deakins is known for his work on numerous films, including "Blade Runner 2049", "Skyfall", and "1917". He has received multiple Academy Awards and BAFTA nominations for his cinematography.

Variants

Variants of the Deakins surname include Deakin, Deackins, and Daken.

References

  • Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (2005). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
  • Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 468 people named Deakins in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Deakins.

Surname type: From name of parent

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
  • Barry
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Graham
  • John
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Alison
  • Carolyn
  • Claire
  • Debbie
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Karen
  • Laura
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Moira
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Suzanne
  • Victoria

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