About Akins
The surname Akins is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Akin," which is a diminutive form of the name Adam. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or was related to someone named Adam. The name Akins signifies "son of Akin" or "descendant of Akin." Over time, it has become a relatively common surname in English-speaking countries.
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The surname Akins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Akins 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 Akins is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Akins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Akins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.