About Deakin
The surname Deakin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dekene," meaning "deacon." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who served as a deacon in the Christian church. The surname Deakin signifies a person's ancestral connection to this religious role and may have been passed down through generations.
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The surname Deakin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deakin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Deakin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Deakin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.