Hawkins

Hawkins Meaning & Origin

About Hawkins
The name "Hawkins" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "haukyn," meaning "son of Hawkin." It is a patronymic surname that signifies "son of a little hawk." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a hawk, such as being sharp-eyed or having a fierce nature. Over time, "Hawkins" became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hawkins are male.

Hawkins Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 1.82% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HKNS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H02052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 K IH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔkɪnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hawkins in Braille

Here's how to represent Hawkins in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hawkins in braille

How to Spell the Name Hawkins in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hawkins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hawkins in sign language

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