About Acken
The surname Acken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "acke," meaning "field" or "acre." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived or worked on or near a field or acre of land. The name Acken may have been originally given to farmers or landowners, and over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Acken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Acken based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Acken is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Acken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Acken using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.