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

Actkinson, 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 Actkinson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Actkinson in America

Actkinson is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Actkinson surname appeared 129 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 Actkinson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Actkinson 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 Actkinson

The surname Actkinson originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to be a variation of the more common surname Atkinson, which is derived from the Old English personal name "Atkin" or "Adkin," a diminutive form of the name Adam. The suffix "-son" was commonly added to create a patronymic surname, indicating the person was the son of someone named Atkin or Adkin.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Actkinson can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of England, particularly in the northern counties. The name was likely influenced by local dialects and variations in spelling and pronunciation over time.

One of the earliest known references to the name Actkinson appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297, where a certain William Actkinson is mentioned. Another early record is found in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire from 1332, which lists a John Actkinson as a taxpayer.

The Actkinson surname is also associated with several notable historical figures. In the 16th century, Sir Robert Actkinson (1520-1588) was an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Westbury. Another prominent individual was William Actkinson (1638-1701), a renowned English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Actkinson family had a presence in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. Notable individuals from this period include Richard Actkinson (1670-1743), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, and Elizabeth Actkinson (1712-1782), a noted philanthropist and benefactor in Lincolnshire.

In the 19th century, the Actkinson surname gained further recognition with the achievements of several individuals. John Actkinson (1810-1882) was a prominent industrialist and inventor from Lancashire, known for his innovations in textile machinery. Another notable figure was William Actkinson (1842-1914), a renowned architect and designer who contributed to the development of the Arts and Crafts movement in England.

While the surname Actkinson is relatively uncommon compared to its more widespread variant, Atkinson, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Actkinson

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

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

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