About Aikin
The surname Aikin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name Aodhagáin, which means "little fire." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Aodhagáin. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Aikin. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or passionate personality. Today, individuals with the surname Aikin can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Aikin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Aikin 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 Aikin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Aikin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Aikin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.