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

Akin, 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 Akin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akin in America

Akin is the 4114th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akin surname appeared 8,626 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Akin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akin 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 Akin

The surname Akin has its origins in the ancient Turkish language and can be traced back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Turkish word "akın," which means "raid" or "invasion." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who participated in military campaigns or raids during the expansion of the Turkish empires.

The Akin surname first appeared in written records during the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning modern-day Turkey, the Balkans, and parts of the Middle East and North Africa. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ottoman court archives from the 15th century, where it was used to refer to a group of warriors and their families.

In the 16th century, the Akin name gained prominence with the rise of Akin Mehmet Bey, a renowned Ottoman statesman and military commander. He played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquest of Mesopotamia and was appointed as the governor of Baghdad in 1534. Akin Mehmet Bey's legacy and achievements contributed to the widespread recognition of the Akin surname.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded, the Akin name spread across its territories, with various spellings and variations emerging in different regions. For example, in the Balkan region, the name was sometimes spelled as "Aqin" or "Aćin," reflecting the local linguistic influences.

One notable figure with the Akin surname was Akin Pasha, an Ottoman military leader who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1635 to 1636. He played a significant role in the Ottoman-Persian War and was known for his strategic military campaigns.

Another prominent individual was Akin Efendi, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and poet who lived in the 17th century. His works were widely admired and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, the Akin surname gained recognition with the birth of Akin Terzibaşı (1835-1907), a prominent Ottoman bureaucrat and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a crucial role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire.

As the Ottoman Empire dissolved and new nation-states emerged in the early 20th century, the Akin surname continued to be prevalent in various regions, particularly in Turkey, the Balkans, and parts of the Middle East. It has since been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akin

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

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

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