Popkin

Popkin is a surname of British origin derived from the given name Popkin, a diminutive form of the name Pope. Surnames such as Popkin were commonly used to denote a person's occupation, status, or as a patronymic indicator.

The name Popkin may have originated in the medieval period. It is believed to have been used to describe someone who worked for or was associated with a Pope, or possibly as a nickname for someone who held some authority within a local or religious community.

The distribution of the surname Popkin is relatively rare, and individuals bearing this surname may be found primarily in select regions of the United Kingdom. The name may have variations in spelling or pronunciation depending on historical and regional factors.

Over time, individuals bearing the surname Popkin may have migrated to other parts of the world, leading to its presence in diverse regions. Genealogical studies and historical records can provide further insights into the lineage and history of the Popkin surname.

In contemporary times, the surname Popkin continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's diverse cultural and historical heritage.


I hope you find this encyclopedia entry on the British surname Popkin informative and helpful.

There are approximately 165 people named Popkin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Popkin.

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

  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Dean
  • Donald
  • Graham
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Timothy

Female

  • Alison
  • Betty
  • Claire
  • Clare
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Laura
  • Pamela
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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