HARKINS
Harkins
The British surname "Harkins" is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the personal name "Harkin" or "Harken". The name has variations such as Harkin, Harken, and Harkins.
The etymology of the surname is believed to be linked to the Gaelic name "O’h-Airchinn," meaning son of the son of Airchinn, which translates as "esteemed one". Over time, the name has evolved and taken different forms.
The history of the Harkins surname can be traced back to the medieval period in Scotland and Ireland. The Harkins family is associated with areas such as County Donegal in Ireland and Dundee in Scotland, suggesting that the name has Celtic roots.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Harkins have been linked to various professions and endeavours, contributing to the cultural and historical landscape of the British Isles. The name Harkins has spread beyond its Celtic origins, with bearers of the surname found across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Today, the surname Harkins remains relatively prevalent in Scotland, Ireland, and the wider British Isles, with individuals proud to carry on the legacy of their ancestors. The name continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the diverse heritage of the region.
There are approximately 2,373 people named Harkins in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,654th most common surname in Britain. Around 36 in a million people in Britain are named Harkins.
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
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Angela
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Jodie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Nicola
- Paula
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Harken
- Harekin
- Harkens
- Harkans
- Harkin
- Hariskine
- Harkan
- Harkenite
- Harkie
- Harkies
- Harkiness
- Harking
- Harkings
- Harkink
- Harkinson
- Harkis
- Harkiss
- Harknes
- Harkness
- Harknish
- Harkon
- Harkos
- Harkson
- Harragans
- Harskin
- Haukin
- Haukins
- Haukinson
- Hawckin
- Hawkens
- Hawkims
- Hawkin
- Hawking
- Hawkinges
- Hawkings
- Hawkins
- Hawkinson
- Heerkens
- Herkins
- Herquin
- Horkin
- Horking
- Horkings
- Horkins
- Horskins
- Hurkins
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.