MACKINS
Also recorded as MacKins
MacKins
MacKins is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic personal name "Mac Coinnich" which means "son of Coinneach". Coinneach is a Scottish Gaelic name, anglicised as Kenneth.
Origins:
The MacKins clan is believed to have originated from the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada, located in the western part of present-day Scotland. They were known for their contribution to the Scottish political landscape and were closely associated with the Clan MacDonald, as they were allies and sometimes enemies in various historical conflicts.
Migration:
Over the centuries, members of the MacKins family migrated to different parts of Scotland and beyond, spreading their influence and integrating into various communities.
Coat of Arms:
The MacKins family crest features elements such as a chevron between three boar's heads, a crest with two arms holding a dagger, and a motto that signifies strength and resilience.
Contemporary Significance:
Today, the MacKins surname is relatively uncommon but can be found in records documenting Scottish genealogy. Some individuals with the surname may have established themselves in different parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to Scotland.
Famous Individuals:
While no prominent figures with the MacKins surname have been widely recorded in history, they undoubtedly played significant roles in the cultural and social fabric of Scotland, contributing to its rich heritage.
There are approximately 163 people named Mackins in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Mackins.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Bryan
- Christopher
- Damon
- David
- Ian
- James
- Jamie
- John
- Kenneth
- Lloyd
- Richard
- Stephen
- Wayne
Female
- Angelica
- Doreen
- Hayley
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Kim
- Marian
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tina
- Trudie
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Macin
- Macina
- Macine
- Macines
- Macinnes
- Macinnis
- Mackain
- MacKen
- Mackenie
- Mackennie
- Mackens
- Mackeny
- Macki
- Mackie
- Mackin
- Mackine
- Macking
- Mackings
- Mackinn
- Mackinne
- Mackinnes
- Mackinney
- Mackinny
- Mackinsey
- Mackinson
- Mackinze
- Mackinzie
- Mackis
- Macklins
- Mackuin
- Macquin
- Makins
- McCance
- McGuinness
- Mcinnes
- Mckin
- Mckine
- Mckiness
- Mckinn
- Mckinnes
- Mckinnis
- Mckinsie
- Mcquin
- McQuinn
- Meakins
- Meekins
- Mlkins
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