About Askins
The surname Askins is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name "Askin," which is a diminutive form of the name "Adam." The name Adam itself comes from the Hebrew word "adamah," meaning "earth" or "red earth." As a surname, Askins likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Askin. Over time, the surname Askins has spread beyond Scotland and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Askins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Askins 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 Askins is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Askins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Askins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.