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
School 91
Machinist 5
General Servant (domestic) 5
Dressmaker 5
Farm Labourer 5
Clerk 4
Labourer 4
Private Means 4
Grocer 4
At Home 4
Boot Finisher 4
Bricklayer 3
Charwoman 3
Confectioner 3
Grocer Assistant 3
No Proffession Private Means 3
Railway Labourer 3
Baker 3
Coal Miner Hewer 3
Silk Weaver 3
Boot Fitter 3
Boot Maker 3
Hooker Up In Mine (underground) 3
Clerk Comml 2
Decorator 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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