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

Adkin, 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 Adkin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adkin in America

Adkin is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adkin surname appeared 197 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 Adkin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adkin 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 Adkin

The surname Adkin is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Adkin, a diminutive form of Adam. It is believed to have originated in the southern counties of England, particularly in areas like Sussex and Kent, where Anglo-Saxon settlements were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Adechin" and "Adekin." This historical record suggests that the name was already in existence during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as "Adekyn" and "Adekin" in medieval records and charters from counties like Essex and Hertfordshire. These variations highlight the fluid nature of spelling during that period, as scribes often recorded names based on their phonetic interpretation.

One notable bearer of the Adkin surname was Sir John Adkin (1510-1587), an English politician and landowner from Oxfordshire. He served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Woodstock during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of historical significance was Richard Adkin (1612-1678), a Puritan minister and author from Oxfordshire. He published several works on religious subjects, including "The Spiritual Watchman" and "The Christian's Manual."

In the 18th century, the Adkin name appeared in various parish records and registers across England. One such example is William Adkin (1724-1798), a farmer and landowner from Lincolnshire, who is recorded in the parish records of Gainsborough.

During the 19th century, Thomas Adkin (1828-1902) was a notable figure, serving as the Mayor of Nottingham from 1891 to 1892. He was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of the city.

Another notable bearer of the Adkin surname was Sir Rowland Adkin (1858-1926), an English lawyer and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for the Nottingham East constituency and was appointed as a High Court judge in 1914.

The Adkin surname has also been found in various place names throughout England, such as Adkin Street in Nottingham and Adkin Road in Canterbury, further emphasizing its historical roots and geographical distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adkin

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

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

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