Erskin

Erskin Meaning & Origin

About Erskin
The surname Erskin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Erskine, which is located near the River Clyde in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "airsgein," meaning "high cliff" or "green rising ground." Over time, individuals who lived in or near Erskine adopted the surname Erskin, which eventually spread to other parts of Scotland and beyond.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Erskin: 551
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,837
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Erskin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARSKN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E6205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 S K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈərskɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARSKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Erskin in Braille

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

The name Erskin in braille

How to sign the name Erskin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Erskin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Erskin in sign language

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