About Filkin
The surname Filkin is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Philip" or "Philippe," which itself comes from the Greek name "Philippos," meaning "lover of horses." The addition of the suffix "-kin" indicates a diminutive or endearing form, thus making Filkin mean "little Philip" or "son of Philip." It is a patronymic surname, commonly used to denote the descendants or relatives of someone named Philip.
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