Meakin

Meakin is a British surname of English origin. It is classified as a locational surname, derived from various places named Meakin in the counties of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, England. These place names are believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Maga" and "ing," meaning "the people of."

The name Meakin is not particularly common and is mostly found in the Staffordshire and Derbyshire regions of England. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 16th century in local parish records. Over the centuries, the Meakin family has branched out and spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world, particularly in the British Commonwealth countries.

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In summary, the surname Meakin has its roots in the English countryside, specifically in the counties of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, and carries a legacy of family history and heritage for those who bear it.

There are approximately 5,765 people named Meakin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,646th most common surname in Britain. Around 89 in a million people in Britain are named Meakin.

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
  • Anthony
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Alison
  • Angela
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Donna
  • Elizabeth
  • Jennifer
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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