About Elkins
The surname Elkins is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Elkin," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Elk." The name Elk is believed to have been a nickname for someone who was strong or powerful, as the elk is a large and majestic animal. Therefore, the surname Elkins likely originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Elkin. Over time, the surname Elkins has spread and is now found in various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Elkins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elkins 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 Elkins is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Elkins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Elkins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.