About Hawkin
The surname Hawkin is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Hawkin," a diminutive form of the name "Hawk." The name "Hawk" itself is derived from the Old English word "hafoc," meaning "hawk" or "falcon." As a surname, Hawkin likely originated as a nickname for someone who had hawk-like qualities or characteristics, such as keen eyesight or a fierce nature. It may also have been used as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Hawkin. Overall, the surname Hawkin is associated with the bird of prey and its attributes.
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The surname Hawkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hawkin 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 Hawkin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hawkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hawkin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.