HARKIN
Harkin
Harkin is a distinguished British surname that traces its origins to the ancient Celtic lands of Ireland. The name is derived from the Gaelic word " O'Huragain," meaning "descendant of O'Huragain." The prefix "O'" denotes "son of," indicating a patronymic origin.
The Harkin surname is closely associated with County Donegal in Ireland, where the Harkin family played a significant role in the region's history and culture. Over the centuries, branches of the Harkin clan migrated to England and Scotland, spreading the name across the British Isles.
Historically, the Harkin family members were often noted for their leadership qualities, loyalty, and resilience. Many Harkins were involved in various professions such as agriculture, trade, and military service. The name Harkin can be found in records dating back to the early medieval period, reflecting the longevity and endurance of the family line.
Today, the surname Harkin continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, maintaining a connection to its Celtic heritage and ancestral roots. The Harkin name serves as a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the British Isles, reflecting the enduring legacy of the families that have proudly carried this distinguished surname through the generations.
There are approximately 2,774 people named Harkin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,225th most common surname in Britain. Around 43 in a million people in Britain are named Harkin.
Surname type: Diminutive
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Daniel
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Bridget
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Hargan
- Harin
- Hairsine
- Harekin
- Hariskine
- Haragan
- Haragon
- Harazin
- Harcon
- Hargon
- Hargun
- Harigan
- Hark
- Harkan
- Harkans
- Harken
- Harkenite
- Harkens
- Harkie
- Harkies
- Harkiness
- Harking
- Harkings
- Harkink
- Harkins
- Harkinson
- Harkis
- Harkman
- Harknes
- Harknet
- Harknish
- Harkon
- Harkson
- Harky
- Harragan
- Harrigan
- Harrigon
- Harrogan
- Harsini
- Harskin
- Haukin
- Haukins
- Hawckin
- Hawkin
- Hawking
- Hawkinges
- Hawkings
- Hawkins
- Hercun
- Herken
- Herkins
- Herquin
- Herricane
- Herrigan
- Horegan
- Horgan
- Horgon
- Horican
- Horigan
- Horigon
- Horkan
- Horken
- Horkin
- Horking
- Horkings
- Horkins
- Horragan
- Horrigan
- Horrogan
- Houraghan
- Hourican
- Hourigan
- Hourighan
- Howrigan
- Hurigan
- Hurkan
- Hurkins
- Hurrigan
- Hurskin
- Harkness
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