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

Darkins, 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 Darkins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darkins in America

Darkins is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darkins surname appeared 193 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 Darkins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Darkins 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 Darkins

The surname Darkins is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place called Darkin or Darken, which may have been a small village or hamlet. The name could also be a variant spelling of the surname Derken or Darken, which is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'deor', meaning deer, and 'cyn', meaning kin or family.

While there is no definitive record of the name's earliest appearance, it is possible that it was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, the spelling and pronunciation of names were often inconsistent during this period, making it difficult to confirm the exact origin of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Darkins can be found in the Lancashire Inquests of 1311-1333, which mentions a William de Derkyns. In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Derkyns, Derkyn, and Derkynson, indicating the fluidity of spelling and pronunciation during that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a Richard Darkins, who was born in Oxfordshire around 1450. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in several historical documents of the era. Another notable figure with the surname was John Darkins, a merchant and alderman in the City of London, who lived from 1520 to 1589.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Darkins family was well-established in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. One notable individual was William Darkins (1570-1642), a clergyman and academic who served as the Provost of Eton College.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various parish records and census documents. One individual of note was Thomas Darkins (1720-1789), a businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire, who contributed significantly to the development of his local community.

Throughout the 19th century, the Darkins surname continued to be prominent in various parts of England, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. One such person was Henry Darkins (1820-1895), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darkins

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

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

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