Askins

Askins Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Askins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Askins: 3,569
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASKNS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 S K IH1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/əˈskɪnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASKNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Askins in Braille

Here's how to represent Askins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Askins in braille

How to sign the name Askins using Sign Language

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.

The name Askins in sign language

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