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

Acklin, 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 Acklin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acklin in America

Acklin is the 13703rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acklin surname appeared 2,209 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Acklin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acklin 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 Acklin

The surname Acklin is of Scottish origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the small village of Auchinleck, located in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The name itself is derived from the Gaelic words "achadh" meaning "field" and "leac" meaning "flat stone," thus referring to a field with a flat stone.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Acklin can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homage rendered to King Edward I of England by Scottish nobles and landowners. It is listed as "Auchinlec" in this historical document.

The Acklin surname has also been documented in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which date back to the 14th and 15th centuries. These records provide insight into the taxation and land ownership of individuals bearing the name during that period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named James Acklin (1505-1565) was a Scottish scholar and philosopher who served as the Principal of King's College, Aberdeen. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of logic and his advocacy for educational reform.

Another prominent individual with the Acklin surname was Sir Robert Acklin (1645-1711), a Scottish lawyer and judge who served as Lord Privy Seal of Scotland in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in the Union of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England in 1707.

The Acklin name has also been associated with various place names throughout Scotland. For instance, the village of Auchinleck in East Ayrshire was once known as "Auchinlec" or "Affleck," which are believed to be earlier spellings of the name.

Other notable individuals bearing the Acklin surname include:

1. William Acklin (1770-1836), a Scottish poet and writer known for his works on Scottish history and folklore.
2. Margaret Acklin (1810-1885), a Scottish educator and suffragist who campaigned for women's rights and educational opportunities.
3. Alexander Acklin (1860-1923), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who founded the Acklin Charitable Trust.
4. George Acklin (1895-1972), a Scottish artist renowned for his landscape paintings depicting the Scottish Highlands.
5. Mary Acklin (1920-2005), a Scottish actress and writer who had a successful career on stage and in television.

While the Acklin surname has its origins in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the rich history and heritage associated with this name remain firmly rooted in the Scottish lands and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acklin

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

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 Acklin 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 Acklin 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 Acklin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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