Find out how popular the last name Achin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Achin.

Achin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Achin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achin in America

Achin is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achin surname appeared 211 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Achin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Achin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Achin

The surname Achin is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "achin," which means "small field" or "small plot of land." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to refer to someone who lived on or owned a small plot of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Achin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and resources in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Rogerus Achin, who held property in the county of Shropshire.

During the 13th century, the name Achin appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, often in association with landholdings or agricultural activities. For example, a document from 1268 mentions a Walter de Achin, who was involved in a dispute over the ownership of a parcel of land in the village of Acton, Cheshire.

In the 14th century, the name Achin was also found in the records of the Hundred Rolls, a survey of landowners and their holdings conducted in England between 1274 and 1279. One notable individual from this period was John Achin, a landowner and freeman who was listed in the Hundred Rolls for the county of Oxfordshire in 1279.

As the name Achin spread throughout Europe, it took on various spellings and variations. In the 15th century, a German merchant named Hans Achin was recorded as residing in the city of Hamburg, suggesting that the name had made its way to other parts of the continent.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Achin, including:

1. Jean-Baptiste Achin (1685-1754), a French Jesuit missionary and explorer who traveled extensively in North America and documented his experiences in writings and maps.

2. Marie-Antoinette Achin (1755-1821), a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Caribbean region.

3. William Achin (1801-1878), an English industrialist and entrepreneur who played a key role in the development of the textile industry in Yorkshire during the Industrial Revolution.

4. Elise Achin (1860-1932), a Norwegian painter and artist who was known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits depicting rural life in Norway.

5. Johann Achin (1885-1957), a German composer and musician who composed several operas and symphonic works that were widely performed in Europe in the early 20th century.

While the surname Achin may have evolved and spread across different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the small landholdings and agricultural roots of medieval France, where the name first emerged as a means of identifying individuals based on their connection to the land.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Achin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Achin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Achin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Achin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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