About Lakin
The surname Lakin is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the medieval given name "Lake," which itself originated from the Old English word "lacu" meaning "stream" or "watercourse." As a surname, Lakin could have been a nickname for someone who lived near a lake or a topographic name for someone who lived by a stream. It could also have been a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Lake. Additionally, Lakin could have been a variant spelling of the surname Larkin, which is derived from the Irish Gaelic name "Ó Lorcáin," meaning "descendant of Lorcán," a personal name derived from "lorc," meaning "fierce."
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The surname Lakin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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