LARKIN
Larkin
Larkin is a distinguished British surname which is of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English pre-7th Century personal name "Laur", a short form of the various compound names with the first element "hlac" meaning "play" or "sport" or "leoht", light, torch. The suffix "kin" denotes "kin" or "relatives of".
The first recording of the name is believed to be in the early 13th century. The surname Larkin is now commonly found throughout the United Kingdom and is particularly prominent in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. Famous bearers of the surname Larkin include the notable English poet Philip Larkin, known for his works that reflect the post-World War II era.
The Coat of Arms for the Larkin name features a shield divided into quarters, each quarter depicting symbolic elements such as lions, stars, and crosses that traditionally represent courage, nobility, and faith respectively. The motto "Cruce et aratro" is often associated with the Larkin family, embodying the values of steadfastness and hard work.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Larkin have made notable contributions to various fields including literature, academia, and business, enriching the cultural tapestry of the British Isles. Today, the surname Larkin continues to be cherished as a proud symbol of British heritage and is carried by diverse families across the country.
There are approximately 8,369 people named Larkin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,128th most common surname in Britain. Around 129 in a million people in Britain are named Larkin.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Lawrence
- Lowrance
- Laurance
- Lawrenson
- Larkins
- Lawes
- Lawrance
- Lawrie
- Laws
- Laurence
- Larkan
- Larin
- Lark
- Larken
- Larki
- Larkam
- Larkhein
- Larkens
- Larkine
- Largan
- Larkie
- Larking
- Larkings
- Larkington
- Larkinson
- Larkkon
- Larkman
- Larkson
- Larkum
- Larrigan
- Laukin
- Lawkin
- Lawkins
- Lerkin
- Lorgan
- Lorigan
- Lorkin
- Lorking
- Lorkings
- Lorkins
- Lorrigan
- Lurgan
- Lurkin
- Lurkings
- Lurkins
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.