Elderkin

Origin and Meaning

Elderkin is a British surname with its roots in the Old English word "elra", meaning elder tree, and "cynn", meaning kin or family. Therefore, the surname Elderkin could have originated as a name for someone who lived near elder trees or had some connection to them.

Distribution and History

The surname Elderkin has been found predominantly in the East Anglian region of England, particularly in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk. The earliest documented records of the Elderkin surname date back to the 16th century in these areas.

Notable Individuals

  • Dr. John Elderkin: An influential physician and researcher in the field of geriatrics in the 19th century.

  • Alice Elderkin: A prominent political activist and suffragette who campaigned for women's rights in the early 20th century.

Variants and Derivatives

Variants and derivatives of the Elderkin surname include Elders, Eldor, and Elkin.

Coat of Arms

The Elderkin family crest features a silver shield with three black mullets (star-shaped emblems) arranged in a diagonal line across the middle. The shield is topped with a silver helmet and mantling.

There are approximately 288 people named Elderkin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Elderkin.

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
  • Barry
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Frederick
  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Paul
  • Ricky
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Bronya
  • Christine
  • Clare
  • Diane
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jennifer
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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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