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

Johnikin, 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 Johnikin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johnikin in America

Johnikin is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johnikin surname appeared 207 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 Johnikin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johnikin 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 Johnikin

The surname JOHNIKIN has its origins in England, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Jenkin," which was a diminutive form of the name John. The suffix "-kin" was commonly added to names in medieval times as a term of endearment or familiarity.

One of the earliest documented references to the JOHNIKIN name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a person named "William Jonekin" is listed. This spelling variation provides insight into the evolution of the name over time.

The JOHNIKIN surname is also mentioned in the Feet of Fines, a legal document from 1291, which records a land transaction involving a "Robertus Jonekin" in Oxfordshire. This record suggests that the name was present in different parts of England during this period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various medieval records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, which mention a "Johannes Jonkyn." This spelling variation further demonstrates the fluidity of the name's spelling during that era.

One notable historical figure bearing the JOHNIKIN surname was John Johnikin (c. 1480-1544), a Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1537 until his death. He was known for his opposition to the English Reformation and his loyalty to the Catholic Church.

Another individual of note was Thomas Johnikin (c. 1550-1618), a English merchant and explorer who was involved in the early colonization efforts in Virginia. He was part of the Virginia Company and was instrumental in the establishment of the Jamestown settlement in 1607.

In the 17th century, the JOHNIKIN name can be found in parish records, such as the baptismal record of Mary Johnikin in the village of Saddington, Leicestershire, in 1632.

The 18th century brought forth William Johnikin (1702-1785), a renowned clockmaker from London, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Elizabeth Johnikin (1828-1901) was a notable figure in the early women's suffrage movement in England, advocating for the right of women to vote and participate in political affairs.

While the JOHNIKIN surname may not be as widely known today, its historical roots and the individuals who bore this name have left an indelible mark on various aspects of English history and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johnikin

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

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

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