Elkin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Elkin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Elkin family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 74
Coal Miner 15
Silk Weaver 11
General Labourer 8
Domestic Servant 6
Shoe Finisher 6
Dress Maker 5
Living On Own Means 5
Silk Presser 3
Tailoress 3
Grocer 3
Shoe Maker 3
Errand Boy 3
Carpenter 2
Solicitor 2
Labourer 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Barmaid 2
Beerseller 2
Colliers Labourer 2
Farmer 2
Iron & Stone Miner 2
Miner 2
Agricultural Laborer 2
Paddler 2

Elkin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lakin 60% 11,687
2 Elkin 100% 4,110
3 Alkin 80% 3,544
4 Laken 40% 1,021
5 Lukin 60% 704
6 Alken 60% 133
7 Ailken 50% 128
8 Elkan 80% 119

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The surname Elkin is the 2nd most popular variant of Lakin.

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